Top 15 Mistakes That Will Get You Fired

Top 15 Mistakes That Will Get You FiredIts hard enough to get a joblet alone your dream job. Alas, it can be very easy to lose that job. Here are 15 mistakes that will get you fired from your job. Get your dream joband keep it. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Ignoring Zero Tolerance RulesWhatever the specifics, every company usually has a couple of rules that shall not be brokenand if you break them, youre out. No second chances. Whether its dating subordinates, dating coworkers at all, lateness, or something else entirely, you should find this out within your first week and be very mindful never to break it. Dont ever assume the unbendable rules will make an exception for you2. Substance AbuseIf youre working for a company that drug tests, you should take this seriously. Its not enough to bring in clean pee for the interview process. They will test you again. Stop using whatever it is youre using and focus on your career. You will ge t caught otherwise. And fired.3. Too Much BoozeIf you cant drink it responsibly, dont drink. Being sloppy or not holding your liquor at a work event once is bad enough. Doing this multiple times is absolutely cause for firingand good luck getting a reference. And dont ever come to work or try to do your work intoxicated.4. Dating Co-WorkersFirst step is, see 1, to check the zero tolerance policies for any mention of inter-office dating. Second is to try and talk yourself out of it. Third is never to actively pursue a relationship with someone you work with. There are so many ways your overtures could be read as harassmentand get you fired.There are plenty of fish in the sea. Go find one that doesnt work at your company.5. Too Many JokesJokes are great ice breakers. Theyre funny. They score you points at parties. But they dont belong at work. Most of the good ones have an off-color or racy bestandteilwhich has no place on the job. So many others can have bigoted overtones and could d eeply offend people you respect (and get you fired).And dont make comments you think are funny that might be misconstrued as sexual harassment either even if the person you said it to understands the context and isnt offended, someone else might overhear and turn you in.6. Abusing Expense AccountsPadding your expense account is basically stealing from your company. The more blatant the theft, the more likely youll get caught.If you really need to make more, earn it. Ask for a raise. Dont throw in a bunch of bogus expenses hoping for a payout and that no one will notice. Someone always will. And youll get fired.7. Raging OutWe all have bad days or weeks at work and get angry. Do not vent this in any public forumsleast of all social media. If you leave work steaming from the ears, turn off your facebook inc and your Twitter. Call your significant other or your momor tell your roommate you need to go to happy hour and rant a while. Just dont say anything publicly, or somewhere it could be overheard. The last thing you want is for your negative comments to get back to your boss.8.Office Hanky PankyYou shouldnt have to be told that it is pretty much a hard and fast rule that you should never get busyat the officeor anywhere on company grounds. But people do. And they get caught, and fired. Dont let this happen to you. Get a room.9. Pulling PranksThese are hilarious, some even bordering on legendary. But most are far too risky or silly for a workplace. Watch in awe as others pull off epic pranks (some will lose their jobs) dont try anything yourself.10. Not Understanding Youre ReplaceableAs in, never assume that you are. Its a tough market and no matter how great you are, theres probably another you out there, standing outside the hiring managers office with a hopeful resume. Act as though you could be replaced any day and avoid doing the things that will give your boss cause to have to replace you.11. LyingYou should adopt a zero tolerance policy about lying. Just dont do it. And in particular dont do it to get time off. Dont develop wacky illnesses or kill off fake elderly relatives. Youll probably get caughtand fired.12. Ignoring Your ManagerAlwaysstay in tune with your bosss concept of your job performancenot your own. Always check in to take his or hertemperature to make sure they think youre pulling your weight. If you have room to improve, do.13. AbuseIt should go without saying, but dont be abusive. And dont sit idly by and watch others be abused. Theres no place for this in everydaylife or in the workplace.14. Speaking for Your CompanyUnless specifically told to be a mouthpiece or to spread some news, keep your mouth shut in public about your company. The minute you get on social media and purport to speak for your companyparticularly about something potentially controversialis the minute youre in shaky territory. People like you get fired all the time for inappropriate posts or for spreading misinformation.15. Not Trusting Your GutIf you have a flash of insight that says maybe I shouldnt do this, then you should honor it. Every time. When something is borderline, and not so blatantly obvious as a no-no, check in with yourself. If you have even the slightest hesitation, chances are its not a good idea. Play it safe and keep your job.

Whats It Like To Work At Google Women At Google Weigh In

Whats It Like To Work At Google Women At Google Weigh In What do employees say about working at Google? What do Google women say about working there and why is it important to give women at Google (or any other company) a female-only employer review site? We believe that nothing explains this better than taking a deep dive into Fairygodboss employee reviews by the women at Google.People often ask us how the employee reviews on Fairygodboss differ from those on other employee review sites. The most obvious answer is that were a job and employee review site just for women. This means we have focused our employee reviews on the questions, issues and topics that women tell us they care about most. In short, we are employee reviews and advice by women, for women.While thats a simple answer, weve realize some people dont fully grasp the difference between the kind of content on our site and on other employee review sites. Thats why were kicking off a series of articles to showcase the high quality, unique perspectives they share when they review their employers on Fairygodboss.Each article in this series will focus on a well-known company in which our community has shared many opinions.Google Employee Reviews by WomenWomen Say They Are elend Well Represented in Senior Management and Leadership Roles at GoogleEmployees at Google talk a lot about how management is dominated by men at the highest levels. This is a recurring theme with women saying things likeThere is a definite bias towards men being promoted and in senior leadership position vs. women.Even though they have great policies, culture and all, its still very male dominated in the top management.That said, some remark that Google is trying to implement changes, though others are skeptical of how much the company is truly invested in promoting mora women to senior leadershipMost of the leadership is still men, but they are working on bringing in mora senior women leaders.Many of the initiatives around diversi ty are just check the box.Moms Give Google Mostly Good ReviewsIm a mom and I feel that it would be very different for me to try to have the impact I have at work right now and be a happy mom in another company.Ive been able to schedule flex hours so I can spend mora time with my son and can work from home whenever necessary for childcare reasons. Its a great distribution policy to work and raise a family.Seems very family friendly, but in my experience, women definitely fend for themselves in terms of advancement.When I had to.miss work for a sick kid, all of them treated me with sympathy.I havent had a child of my own yet, but am thinking about having my first in the next 2 years. The reason Im staying at this company is I see many women here with 1-4 kids who are doing a great job of balancing work and family.That said, these Google reviews can be very eye-openingBenefits are Great but aufsteigens are Difficult to Achieve (for both men and women)Dont just take the benefits, fight for the higher salary because the promotion process can be a frustrating blackhole where you are painted into a corner.Its a lovely place to work, as long as you dont rock the boat. Except climbing the career ladder to be constant fight to prove your competency. Ideally, find and stick with a good manager, who will know you and give you opportunities to develop. Changing manager will set you back on average 6 months, in my experience. The majority of women have issues with their careers after maternity leave, unless they are still in a basic individual contributor role.I dont know if this is a gender thing, but I cant stand the extensive bureaucracy and structure around growth and compensation-- you can only be promoted and receive pay increases at set increments, even if youre a rock star performer.Negotiating Your Pay Is NecessaryIve had great opportunities at Google. And the company is doing a lot to address issues like unconscious bias. At the same time, when I found out I welch es paid significantly less than a male peer with less experience, my female VPs response was - some people negotiate better than others. and a senior male exec recently asked me about my dedication post kids, mentioning his wife stopped working after having the same number of kids i do.Negotiate your level and salary as best you can before you start. Promotion can be slow.There are Support Networks and Opportunities to Find Like-Minded WomenThere are lots of support groups for women and opportunities to network.Ive worked here for a few years. There are plenty of social groups for women and minorities. I do believe women are generally treated fairly but there are so many micro aggressions.Setting Personal Boundaries is Key to Achieving Work-Life Balance at GoogleGoogle is a wonderful place to work, but it is critical to set boundaries and stick to them. There will be people who work from 4a to midnight. If that is not your style, make sure to set expectations and be excellent at you r job.A lot of the pressure to be in the geschftszimmer 10 hours a day is unspoken.. either from managers, coworkers or ourselves. Dont buy into it and set that tone.Your Immediate Team Has the Biggest Impact On Your Work-Life BalanceDepending on your manager and team, the hours can be pretty flexible. Work/life balance can be achieved as long as you maintain your boundaries.By far, biggest determinant of your experience is your immediate team. I am lucky enough to have found a fantastic, supportive team that values work/life balance and diversity. My A+ ratings reflect my personal experience. I have heard many different (and similar) stories from women on other teams, though, and I know that my experience is not universal. My advice to a woman starting at Google is to assess your project options in terms of team culture and know that this will hugely affect your work experience.I worked at Google for eight and a half years. I will say that I had the good fortune to be on a marketin g team that was 95% women, and prior to that I was in HR, which was also majority women. I think that within those teams, I found the respect and fair treatment that I wanted. However, I will say that I think there are certain parts of the company that women and people of color are pushed towards (ie, the non-technical side of the house) and that definitely has an effect on my experience.There is a lot of talk about being supportive of flexible working arrangements, however this is heavily dependent on your manager. Some managers are incredibly supportive and others are not at all. Ironically, the female-heavy departments like recruiting are not as supportive as you would expect, so be sure to interview with eyes wide open.Technical Departments Are Male-Dominated And That Makes Some (But Not All) Women Feel UncomfortableThe only real female leadership and middle management is in sales and operations. Its rare to find women (much less, minorities) in leadership in eng, especially at the mid-level. This creates an unspoken tech-bro culture that can be pretty exhausting to navigate. Its not impossible, but it takes an effort that I would rather put into getting sh*t done.They know that they dont have enough women in technical roles and are actively seeking to improve that. All my male colleagues appreciate the diversity I bring to the team and are extremely supportive. Despite the fact that Google reflects the natural gender and racial trends of the tech industry overall, they seem to place a huge emphasis on improving and constantly celebrate the diversity they do have. As long as you are fine being surrounded by many mora male colleagues (at least on the technical side), this is a fantastic place to work.I am the only female engineer of 9 team members. However our manager is a female engineer. Her boss, a director, is also female. The male member of my team have no issue reporting to a female and taking her lead. When I joined, all of them treated me like every one else. Id say they treated me equally despite our gender difference but in all honestly it was more like, they didnt seem to care that I was a different gender. Its a non-issue. I feel free to be myself, feminine at times, and talk about my kids constantly. When I had to.miss work for a sick kid, all of them treated me with sympathy. Many fathers themselves, understood the work/life struggle. Ive been given the freedom with my time at work to have time for my kids after work as well. Leaving early when I need to, etc. From the CEO down, they strongly encourage inclusiveness and it shows Women might not have the equality in engineer roles, but its not from a lack of trying.To Be Successful, You Must Be Very Confident (and Extroverted)I do think that sometimes it can be hard to be young and female at Google, especially on more male dominated teams with older men. You have to shout really loud and be extremely aggressive to gain respect for your opinions.In terms of career advanceme nt, it seems that more aggressive personalities (more often male) tend to end up in leadership roles, which I find frustrating. The upside is still pretty good (compensation and perks are outstanding), but despite that, I feel like I constantly need to prove myself when working with new people, and it is difficult to see male colleagues (no more qualified than myself) move into leadership positions ahead of me.The best thing you can bring to working here is an aggressive confidence in your training and your abilities. Iron-clad self-esteem and a strong sense of your input is not necessary to my life also work well. Then you must cloak all of this in a stunning amount of kum-bay-ya deference and equivocal language. You will still be hammer for being too aggressive and not a team player but perhaps it wont matter to you so much if you know all of this ahead of time.The real difference is more between the opportunities afforded to introverts v extroverts. Women represent a big percent of the sales force and they get promoted at a similar rate as men.Google is trying to do its best to welcome women, but the culture and the leadership is very much male and lacks diversity. Dont be intimidated and make yourself visible.To be clear, the point of this exercise is not to deter you from visiting other employee review sites. In fact, we generally think all employee review sites are a force for good because we believe that the more information thats out there in the world, the better off both employers and employees will be when it comes to finding a mutual fit.What is fascinating (and becomes self-evident now that youve read the above) is that the reviews on other sites cover quite different topics and read quite differently than what we have showcased above.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women. Join us by reviewing your employer