2007-01-31 01:32:48 · 29 answers · asked by eckhart 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I start a new job next Thursday.
2007-01-31 01:54:15 · update #1
Wander around the building saying goodbye to all the people you've worked with for all these years.
Pack the personal contents of your desk up ready to take with you when you go.
Arrange all the work related contents of your desk into easily recognizable sections and files.
Make sure you leave no incriminating evidence behind.
Ask the boss for a WRITTEN reference. You may not need it now, but 10 years down the road, when you are sick and tired of the other job you are starting next Thursday, and you want to go job hunting again...having that written reference will prove to prospective employers just how valuable you are as an employee. Your present boss may have moved on to greener pastures by then, and not be available for a verbal reference.
Don't try to get too much work done. Your boss doesn't really expect it. But be available if a crisis pops up, so you can leave with a clear conscience.
2007-01-31 02:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you should be thinking is "this is the first day of my new life".
I f you have hobbies throw yourself into them and develop more skills. I am 74, when I retired I was presented with a computer, and as I was in the RAF I bought the Microsoft flight simulator and learnt how to fly a small aircraft, I have since taken off and landed a Cessna without help. I also do actual simulated flights round Europe in a Boeing 737 with air traffic control directing the flight. I also play a keyboard, I have played golf for 50 years and since moving to Spain 4 years ago I became a member of a golf club and play nine holes virtually every day. I between all this I go out shopping with Shirley, my wife. There are just not enough hours in the day. It's a great life live it while you can. Dave
2007-01-31 10:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by golfmad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's your job?
If you have a desk job, I assume you've already cleaned out your desk/office.
At this point, no one expects much out of you (even if your boss is STILL giving you assignments). It's dumb to expect anyone to take on any task on their last day.
I'd suggest that you walk around and say good-bye to everyone. For people above you (e.g., your boss), thank them for giving you the opportunity. Even if you're leaving on not-the-best terms, it's important to have your last "note" be a positive one. You never know what'll happen in the future.
If you're looking for stuff to pass the time and you have access to a computer, web surfing might be fine. However, to avoid you getting "in trouble" (remember, you want to leave on a good note), only go to sites that are respectable.
If you don't have access to the web, consider writing something. Find a pad and a pen and write. A short story. A letter to your mom. A grocery list. Things you want to accomplish in life. If you're single, what you ideal mate would be. (Make sure not to let any of this get away from you!).
2007-01-31 09:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything You always said you did not have time to do because of work commitments in the past, just do not get into a rut doing nothing, above all enjoy.
2007-01-31 09:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by guzzler 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reenact scenes from the movie Office Space
2007-01-31 09:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your job, but have a little more fun than you normally would. Don't do anything too out there if you are going to be depending on a referral in the future.
2007-01-31 09:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by littlemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out in style bandit renylods style paint eat ***** on the side of the wall and take a dump onthe floor
2007-01-31 09:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by pablohobominator 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your final work tasks, finish with the same mind set you always had working for this company. After all, never burn bridges, you want to leave the company knowing you were respectable, to your integrity and your supervisors. Say good bye to people that were important to you and make sure they know that they were. Thank your boss for the opportunity to have worked for him/her, and let them know you appreciated their guidance and understanding. It is hard to lose a good employee, but at the same time for any supervisor, it is good to know that you helped them "outgrow" their position.
2007-01-31 15:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by missjax72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work as if it is your first day at work, and when the working day is over, say goodbye to all and leave like a gentleman!
2007-01-31 09:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by markos m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the co-workers that are being left behind.
2007-01-31 09:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by PNSGUY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋