Politics
One of the worst things a new Officer and even sometimes an old Officer can
get into is workplace politics. I have seen what happens to people who play
politics and what happens when their fellow staff find out. A lot of staff get
burnt because they try to play up to the bosses and get nothing out of it
except the contempt of their fellow Officers. Even though you may think a
person deserves it, it is not a good thing to see fellow workers report to
work and none of their peers speak to them except in the line of duty. Most
staff don’t last long under those circumstances.
If you do your job and do it right, test well, and work hard, you will get the
promotions and jobs you want. (Most of the time. No one ever said that life
was fair.)
The best thing I can say is respect your supervisors, and learn and follow the
regulations. The administrators will know who the solid and competent
employees are, who they can count on to see that the job gets done. Each of
you has at least one area where you excel, and your bosses can recognize it.
Take Care,
The Old Screw
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