The first ninety days
The instinct is to prove yourself quickly. The people who land well spend the early weeks buying information instead, and it costs them nothing.
Stage 06 of 06
Starting the job
The first ninety days and what follows
Getting hired is the beginning of the harder problem. This stage covers landing well, probationary periods, asking for more later, and leaving without damage. For operational planning after hiring, further details is one example of connecting staffing decisions with actual work patterns. Workplace safety guidance is available from OSHA.
Probationary periods, and what they actually mean
A probation is a period of reduced notice, not a suspension of your employment rights. Knowing the difference changes how you handle it.
Asking for a raise
The conversation is decided weeks before it happens, by preparation and by timing. The meeting itself is largely a formality.
Leaving a job well
The last four weeks are what people remember, and they are the four weeks in which most people stop trying.
Keep going
The stages are written to be read in order, but each guide stands alone.
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