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advice for anyone starting a new job

Do not, under any circumstances, work as hard as you possibly can.

I know, you're enthusiastic because this job is better than your last job, which sucked, but in six months you will not feel this way and you'll have set a standard for yourself that you can't possibly maintain. Pace yourself. Set appropriate expectations. Learn how to say no to things before you're overextended and panicking.

Tell your manager nothing.

If you need to take a sick day, tell them "I need to take a sick day." That's all they need to know.

Don't share your social media.

Some companies will ask you for this. Do not give it to them. Tell them you don't use social media. Make a fake Facebook. But don't give them the opportunity to surveil you any more than they already do (and yes, they do).

Take your breaks.

Breaks are necessary for human beings. You need food, water, and also mental space away from your work. Not taking breaks leads to burnout, and it is also illegal.

Take time off, if you get it.

People love to say stuff like "This place would fall apart without me." What this translates to roughly is, "I'm terrified that if I took time off, management might realize they can get by without me and fire me." Managers try that shit even if you never take time off, mostly because you have identified yourself as someone who will put up with abuse without complaint.

TAKE. YOUR. BREAKS.

If you don't take your breaks, you're not just hurting yourself-- you're encouraging a culture where other people don't get the breaks they need. Don't be a scab. Don't eat lunch at your desk. Don't contribute to burnout culture.

Know employment law in your area.

Most countries have at least some worker protection laws, and workplaces will break them regularly if they think they can get away with it. If you're in the States, know how to contact OSHA, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Organize your workplace.

You don't have to unionize or take industrial action, but connecting with your coworkers is essential. You don't have to like them or even respect them, but you need to be able to work with them. You need to be able to get along and to be willing to stand together if your employer pulls some shit (as they invariably will).

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