Posted on 6 August, 2012
Young-professionals can be commonly described as the most energetic, the most idealistic and the most creative group within the national workforce. However, these advantages can also be drawbacks. Here are the three most common mistakes that are made. First, many are one-day millionaires. Because they usually do not have a lot of responsibilities in life, they sometimes forget to be financially responsible. Oftentimes, they live from paycheck to paycheck, even if they get to earn a lot. This becomes a problem especially at those unforeseen times when they lose a job, or at worse case scenarios, when they get used to an excessively lavish lifestyle. They usually get saddled in debt, which take them years or even decades to pay off. Second, many are too idealistic. Because they came out of university, where things are often black or white, right or wrong, a lot young-professionals usually do not know how to compromise. More often than not, this causes them to clash with their more senior co-workers which, in turn, prove to be counter productive not only for the company but also for themselves. A young-professional must learn how to give way other people even if they do not necessarily agree to their arguments. This is an essential fact of life, as any long-lasting relationship relies on the ability of all concerned parties to accommodate each other's beliefs and principles. Third, more than just compromising, they must know proper interpersonal decorum. This means knowing, or learning, how to communicate well with co-workers. One must not only be conscious of what he or she says, but also be wary of how other people receive it. Even the most well-meaning statements can come off as offensive to other people and these instances must be avoided at all costs. Being a young-professional is all about initiating change, it's all about injecting new blood to an aging organization. However, they must also know how to play the corporate game, so that they can cause these changes in very accommodating environment. |
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