More and more millennials are entering the workplace these days. As the younger generation moves into full-time professional positions after completing a 4-year wild ride through college, there's truly a lot that can be learned. As we millennials meet co-workers who have been working in their department for many years, we need to be sure to see them as assets. They are experts at a job we are likely novices at. We need to understand that they have rightfully earned their position and that if we respect them, we will someday rightfully earn ours.Here are 5 things that millennials should never do in the workplace.
1. Don't be attached to your cell phone
If there's one thing that the younger generation has more of an attachment to, it's technology. In the workplace, being good with technology can definitely be a strength, but there's no doubt that being attatched to your phone can do you little good when you're supposed to be doing your job. Of course, there are exceptions to this...
2. Don't come into the office hungover
This may sound basic, but sometimes on a Thursday night, you may want to throw down like you did back in your college days, especially if you're getting together with college buddies. However, there's nothing about showing up to the office at half-capacity due to carelessness. Also, in truth, at this point in your life, you are SO beyond that (right) is on the team.
3. Drop the iced coffee and run
Don't bring your iced coffee to your review meeting with your boss. Not only is it distracting, but it can also make you look like you don't take your boss and your job, seriously. Group meetings tend to be more morning-beverage friendly, but it truly depends upon the workplace that you're in.
4.Don't flirt with co-workers
Never, ever, ever, ever, get overly flirty with your co-workers at work. It's one thing to connect and go to lunch with a co-worker during the day, but if you're bringing attraction into the office, that is a very dangerous game, especially if you are a young person.
5. Don't add your manager on Facebook (unless you work at Facebook).
This is not a good idea for so many reasons. First, you need to keep your professional life separate from your personal life. Second, adding your manager on Facebook is like asking for them to make sure that you aren't posting anything that might seem foolish.
