Comments on: Two Years In: 10 Early Lessons From The Corporate Ladder http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Sat, 05 May 2012 13:12:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dan http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/comment-page-1/#comment-10283 Dan Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:19:20 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=419#comment-10283 Thanks for the accolades. I'm happy to have you as readers, and I'm doubly happy that you took the time to make a comment. Bruce's ideas are great, I especially agree with #1. I think I'll gather a few more tips and make a pt 2 of this post. If you've got more ideas, please put them here. Thanks for the accolades. I’m happy to have you as readers, and I’m doubly happy that you took the time to make a comment. Bruce’s ideas are great, I especially agree with #1. I think I’ll gather a few more tips and make a pt 2 of this post. If you’ve got more ideas, please put them here.

]]> By: Nate http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/comment-page-1/#comment-10252 Nate Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:05:39 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=419#comment-10252 I agree, this is the best post thus far. I myself am about 14 months into "my career" and I couldnt agree with you more... especially about the sale people (I could go on for HOURS). I was actually going to update #7 in the next couple days, I have a Q2 review next week that might be needing #7. #2 seems to be working pretty well for me as well (while I add all the mini projects to #7). Keep up the good posts! I agree, this is the best post thus far. I myself am about 14 months into “my career” and I couldnt agree with you more… especially about the sale people (I could go on for HOURS). I was actually going to update #7 in the next couple days, I have a Q2 review next week that might be needing #7. #2 seems to be working pretty well for me as well (while I add all the mini projects to #7). Keep up the good posts!

]]> By: Mark http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/comment-page-1/#comment-10192 Mark Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:54:11 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=419#comment-10192 This is by far the best posting yet (and that's saying something since just about all the posts here are top notch.) I echo Bruce's sentiments whole-heartedly. One other tip, although use it wisely, while one shouldn't be afraid to complain don't be afraid to step outside the mold and say something is a bad idea. Better yet, come up with a better solution THEN point out the bad idea. This is by far the best posting yet (and that’s saying something since just about all the posts here are top notch.) I echo Bruce’s sentiments whole-heartedly. One other tip, although use it wisely, while one shouldn’t be afraid to complain don’t be afraid to step outside the mold and say something is a bad idea. Better yet, come up with a better solution THEN point out the bad idea.

]]> By: Bruce http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/comment-page-1/#comment-10183 Bruce Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:15:47 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=419#comment-10183 Glad you have learned these things in your first 24 months. I do hope that people will take these to heart and think about them as they move forward. I'd add a couple things as well that I have learned over my first seven years that compliment your lessons: 1. Get involved in Professional Development Organizations - If you are involved in the professional development organization related to your area of expertise, you help the organization/company's visibility, and learn a great deal about the business as whole outside the vacuum of your company. 2. Don't be the complainer - The beginning of your career sometimes determines how you are viewed by not only your boss, but your co-workers. If you are always complaining about working after hours, helping a co-worker with something, etc., you will have a harder time moving up and gaining your co-workers' trust. Be the one that goes above and beyond, and you will find success. Also, #s 7 and 9 above are really great lessons that everyone should learn. Great post! Glad you have learned these things in your first 24 months. I do hope that people will take these to heart and think about them as they move forward. I’d add a couple things as well that I have learned over my first seven years that compliment your lessons:

1. Get involved in Professional Development Organizations – If you are involved in the professional development organization related to your area of expertise, you help the organization/company’s visibility, and learn a great deal about the business as whole outside the vacuum of your company.

2. Don’t be the complainer – The beginning of your career sometimes determines how you are viewed by not only your boss, but your co-workers. If you are always complaining about working after hours, helping a co-worker with something, etc., you will have a harder time moving up and gaining your co-workers’ trust. Be the one that goes above and beyond, and you will find success.

Also, #s 7 and 9 above are really great lessons that everyone should learn.

Great post!

]]> By: Aaron http://newlycorporate.com/2008/08/11/two-years-in-10-early-lessons-from-the-corporate-ladder/comment-page-1/#comment-10155 Aaron Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:20:51 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=419#comment-10155 "eat food that is made of food" Haha, well stated and good advice. :) “eat food that is made of food”
Haha, well stated and good advice. :)

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