World of Work: Bad Habits on the Job (Class Notes Jan-30-13)

If a job has a flexible schedule (aka "leeway") some people take advantage and don't follow a set schedule. They might arrive late and leave early etc.  

Coming to work in jeans or sneakers, showing too much cleavage etc. 

Cursing, slang 

• Always be respectful to boss even if close to your own age. 
• Always be formal no matter how casual the boss may act with you. 

No plagiarism etc. 

Be willing and able to adapt to a variety of tasks. Don't get too used to or comfortable to any one task. 

Don't bad mouth no matter how much you may hate your boss/ co-workers. You need them for networking, references, letters of recommendation, etc. 

Don't be too stand-offish. If they like to mingle every now and then, tag along too or else they may feel offended.