Your Attitude Is Showing: A Primer of Human Relations, Tenth Edition

Tip 4: Use Good Judgment in Working Extra Hours and Taking Your Breaks

Some employees with a new opportunity attempt to secure their jobs and attract management’s attention by working more than the normal number of hours at the beginning. They arrive first in the morning and make a point of leaving last at the end of the day. They often skip their breaks. A zealous work attitude, if sincere, is to be admired.

However, overzealousness can get you into trouble on two counts. First, there are usually regulations governing hours to be worked. On certain jobs, unauthorized overtime work and failure to take breaks can involve you and your employer in labor difficulties. It is important, therefore, always to abide by the instructions given to you by ...