LogFAQs > #876670122

Is this your first job or something?

Anyways, have a good work ethic and show up on time, don't slack off, and you'll do fine.

But don't be too reliable. At entry level positions, most of the people suck/barely do any work. If you're too good, the managers will give you all the work (because you're one of the best/the only person who they can trust to actually do it) and you'll end up with a stupid work load. Also, you'll get a lot more call-ins. (Oh, somebody called out! Let's see if Harpie can fill in!) That's good for hours, but can get absolutely ridiculous and you lose your life.

Also, if you have any eyes for upward mobility, being very good can actually hurt your chances, depending on management. "Yeah, Harpie's probably a good fit, but she's so good at her current position, we don't want to have to find a replacement."

tl;dr: Maintain performance slightly above "adequate". Don't draw too much attention to your job performance, good or bad, until you have a feel for the work culture.
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