The workplace is meant to be the place where you can gain experience, as well as a place to meet potential friends that you can go and hang out during the weekends. However, the workplace is not meant for happy hour to be happening at your desk with your coworkers sticking it to the boss just to see how far you can take it. And the workplace is also not the place where you do illegal things.

DO: GIVE 100%

Show up on time, or even a little early. Prioritize your projects according to deadlines. Work with coworkers when needed. And when on standby show up when needed. Not only does this help for future positions but this shows that you are a dedicated worker that goes above and beyond to make the company become stronger as a whole.

But you don't have to be a workaholic to do this, it's all about prioritizing.

DON'T: STEAL INVENTORY

Stealing is an offense, and if you were to steal anything from the company that you work for then they can take you to court while also firing you.

*This is actually a common thing that happens across all sorts of career fields, don't become a statistic.

DO: WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK ATTIRE

Coming into work in a mini skirt with a buttoned down silk shirt that shows your gorgeous bralette is not work appropriate when you work at a high end law firm or even as a teacher in the public school system. In fact, you will be written up for it. You won't be fired for it unless it is a frequent issue.

DON'T: ACT CHILDISH

Unless you are a twelve year old child going through puberty there is no reason a full fledged adult should be acting like a child when you are at work. Gossiping, starting rumors, etc. are not acceptable in the workplace (even though it is highly common, it does not mean that it will be accepted positively by others, including the boss).

DO: CALL IN IF CONTAGIOUS

It is common sense to call in if you are sick, because there is no need to get all of your coworkers, clients/patients, or bosses sick. Especially during this moment in time with the COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) it is smart to call into work and head on over to your local healthcare facility and get checked out by a professional to make sure that you are not contagious and safe to go back to work.

DO: ASK QUESTIONS

No matter what, even if you think that it is a dumb question, ask it. In the long run your boss and coworkers will appreciate you asking them instead of just guessing. Because what if your guess was completely wrong?

DON'T: COMPLAIN ABOUT EVERYTHING

Everyone has a rough day, it is inevitable, but it doesn't mean that you need to complain about it every second of the day. In fact, when you do that it shows that you are a negative person and cannot stand when things go wrong. Learn to let certain things go.

The workplace can actually be a great place to make a friend or two while gaining the experience that you've always wanted. It doesn't have to be a rough place to navigate through, so just take a breath, relax your shoulders and just be a good, hardworking employee.