Advice for my new job?

[alchemistParticipant 484]

Soon I will hopefully be starting a new job as a handyman in a hotel (perfect career for my skills) They’re taking me on for a trial period of 2 weeks, I know I can do this job and do it well but is there any advice you wise men could give me to help me avoid pitfalls or make this go in my favour?

 

So far my rules for success are:

• No frills, one goal. (concise focus on what I’m doing)
• No half measures (only FULL MEASURES!)
• Don’t worry too much about other people or what they think, just do this job WELL- because I can do it. (and if they don’t like a handyman who can do the job well, what the f~~~ are they thinking!?)

[RoyDalParticipant]

I agree with your rules for success. I will add read and memorize Robert Green’s 48 Laws of Power just because you need to know what the people around you are trying to do to you.

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[Anonymous 0]

Your rules are o.k. May I add this:

– Find out ASAP who of your co-workers is the one who just babbles, who is the one who is really working, which one is the dodger.
– Don’t talk (too much) about yourself, trust no one or nearly no one but don’t appear arrogant.
– No need to justify yourself
– Try to avoid being alone with a woman (never close the door if one come into your room, don’t use the elevator in this situation etc.)
– Take care of your tools

Have fun, with 80% of your work you should feel fine.

I wish you a good start and all the best for your (new) career.

[EekParticipant 1162]

Some more points to consider.

Understand how you are going to be judged on your work. Does your hotel manager just wants things crossed off the list as fast as possible with the minimum time/effort on your part, or do they want every job done perfectly with every customer gushing the praises of your work?

Keep in mind your personal safety and health. You want to enjoy a good long life outside of your job, dont risk it by changing a lightbulb with a short step ladder you have stretch with, instead of grabbing the bigger ladder to reach things safely.

Also working in a hotel, don’t allow yourself to be put in a situation where false allegations can be made against you. If local laws permit it, you might just want to wear a mic that is recording at all times. One crazy cat lady who doesnt like you ignoring her to do your job, and you could find yourself in a false rape nightmare.

[alchemistParticipant 484]

Trust no one! That’s one of my life rules, it goes without saying. Thanks everyone, keep ’em coming!

Eek wrote:

Some more points to consider. Understand how you are going to be judged on your work. Does your hotel manager just wants things crossed off the list as fast as possible with the minimum time/effort on your part, or do they want every job done perfectly with every customer gushing the praises of your work?

I spoke to my manager about this and they want things done in the way that I already do them: Properly & made to last. They also said that jobs are prioritized and put a lot of emphasis on preparation.

 

 

[BloodyNineParticipant 87]

– Obtain a clear understanding in writing about how your performance will be evaluated.

-If there’s an employee handbook-know the policies by heart

-As a handyman, your clothes are likely to get dirty. Never wear dirty clothes to work–always wear clean, pleasant smelling clothes.

-Always be either clean shaven or nicely groomed–I recommend clean shaven in case facial hair poses a safety risk, comb your hair, brush your teeth, shower, etc. I’ve seen handymen show up at my house that smell like ass with dirty wife beater tank tops. Okay–they can get the job done, but I am sure hotel management doesn’t want its guests to be subjected to that.

-Keep track of and inventory the tools you own/use.

-Ensure borrowed tools are properly signed back into their proper location by a witness.

-Never show up late, in fact, get there 15 minutes early everyday before your shift starts.

-Don’t take excessive breaks (especially if you’re a smoker), and don’t make up excuses for tardiness/absenteeism.

That’s all I can think of for now. Most are just common sense.

[alchemistParticipant 484]

Good news everyone! My main co-worker is a real Man and a fantastic mentor.

BloodyNine wrote:

– Obtain a clear understanding in writing about how your performance will be evaluated.

By my fellow real man 🙂

BloodyNine wrote:

-Don’t take excessive breaks (especially if you’re a smoker), and don’t make up excuses for tardiness/absenteeism.

That’s all I can think of for now. Most are just common sense.

thanks for all the other tips, I will take note 🙂 especially of that one^

[rebelandboltmanParticipant 640]

My advice to you is:

1. Concentrate on the job.
2. When going to your lunch break in the cafeteria, eat by yourself. Co-workers who eat together tend to gossip.
3. If you given a work order to go to a room where there is a maintenance problem, and the guest staying in the room is present and happens to be an attractive female, concentrate on the task at hand, no matter how charming she may seem to be.
4. Never dip your pen in the company ink.

[alchemistParticipant 484]

Some more great tips 🙂 some of which had also been on mind, especially avoiding any kind of non-platonic actions with any co-worker.

I already ate in the workshop and frankly I want to live there! It’s only small as far as workshops go but it’s a good little shop, I’d sooner sit down at a workbench than in front of a TV.

[alchemistParticipant 484]

alchemist wrote:

Soon I will hopefully be starting a new job as a handyman
…
and if they don’t like a handyman who can do the job well, what the f~~~ are they thinking!?

Turns out they are not thinking, blue pills are their breakfast, lunch and dinner. The real question is… how long can I bear working, waiting for the other foot to fall, waiting to get fired because my boss is in a bad mood (regardless of the fact that I do my job well), oppressing myself and betraying my principals… If they don’t like a handyman who can do the job well, how long can that handyman put up with this s~~~?

[DrexelScottParticipant 30]

Start your own handyman business, do what it takes to succeed, and leave all that bulls~~~ behind. That’s the best advice I can give anyone: turn your back on 9-5, start a business and do things your way.

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