How To Be an Office Martyr

Are you trying to get ahead in a very competative work force?  Maybe you just got a new position and want to validate your position.  This article gives suggestions on how to be an office martyr.  First let's look at my definition of an office martyr.  The martyr is someone who takes the initiative by saying yes to extra work because they think it's good for their career path.

SUCCESSFUL TIPS THAT WORK

1.  They need to be plugged in 24 hours a day.  Electronic devices like Smart Phones can assist the office martyr.  In today's fast world, it is a lot easier to do than rushing back to the office to type up a report.

2.  Have up to date access to emails and phone numbers.

3.  Have the ability to text up to date communications on the spot.  The key is to make sure that these texts are completely understood and legitimate.

4.  Carry your office with you.  Eventually, someone will come up with an open office application.  Oh yea, that has already been done.  Imagine, you are sitting at your favorite bar with friends and have the ability to do updated work from there.

5.  Be agressive.  Most businesses and companies have no policies establish on what, where and when to work.

6.  Know your deadlines.  For some places they still exist.  However, now you can add quick links to webs sites.  Some web sites are updated instantly.  Others might have a set time like midnight.

7.  Even though you work hard, you have to unplug as much as possible and force yourself to untether from the office.  This helps you stay alert for new and fresh ideas.

8.  Work on vacation.  Be the one that makes the rest of the office look bad by passing along an endless stream of tips and ideas while sitting on a beach in Waikiki.  Establish a vacation plan to keep you ahead of the game.

Following these tips might make you look like a suck up.  You have to be thick skinned and move ahead with your career.  The world is what it is.  You can still be friendly with co-workers.  However, they do not sign your paycheck.

sources; Steve Giegerich, stltoday.com

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