5 Tips For Job Protection
This current job environment is a whole new ballgame for us of the
Generation Y grouping. No more storming out of poorly paying jobs or
figuring the job would be waiting for us when we felt like returning;
this is a time of holding onto what we have and not rocking the boat too
much. It’s been a steep learning curve, but Nicola Pederson-McKinnon
with the Sydney Morning Herald has some good tips on how protect your
income and employment in tough economic times.
Be Cooperative
I feel conflicted, because bad working conditions should never be
allowed, no matter the current state of the economy. I’ve seen too many
examples of people putting up with outrageous situations because they’re
concerned about losing their job. So while it’s a great idea to become
an indispensable part of the team, I’m not suggesting that rocking the
boat is out of bounds either. Indispensable doesn’t mean undermining
your co-workers. Rather, it’s about working on your particular set of
skills and ensuring that they complement and enhance the final effort.
Don’t be too modest about it either. If you’ve done something great, it
doesn’t hurt to keep a record.
