Those who have the desire to work for themselves, or in effect run their own business, go through numerous stages.
There’s the “Do I want to lose the security of my job” stage. So many people still think that their job is secure. Well — newsflash — no job is secure. You can be terminated at any time. So working for someone else only gives you a “false sense of security,” no real security. The only real security you have for you and your family, if you have one, is what you do. Owning your own business is one way of creating a secure future, for yourself, and your family. This is the time to start thinking about running your own business, when you are working, not when you’ve been fired.
The next stage after a job is lost is “Should I look for another job or try to start my own
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When you start a new job, you probably realize the first three months are critical to your long-term success. Everybody’s eye is on the “newbie” as you learn the ropes. “Does anybody want to go to lunch?” is the wrong thing to say in a run-during-lunch or never-leave-the-desk culture.
You may begin your job by reading a stack of manuals. Or you may dive right in to fix a crisis or install a much-needed systemd.
Your first step…
Logical first steps, right? Wrong! Your very first step should be to set up a meeting with your boss to find out what will count in your new job.
What You Need to Know
* What does your boss expect: outcomes, budget, and dates. Be as specific as possible.
-If you’re designing a training program, by what date will you have brochures? Attendees?
-Will participant evaluations of the program influence your own evaluation?
* What is the next step in
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