Employer employee woes

A lot has been happening since the last one week in India with regards to women workforce, one of them bravely hitting out at her employer, through thought provoking statements, notices through media and her stance that seems at the moment like an unmovable rock.

As a woman I want to believe her completely until some miracle happens in Mr. Tejpal’s life and he is proven not-guilty.

I was just thinking as an employee (during earlier times), the relationship between an employer and an employee.

I do not want to dig into why I have left jobs during various junctures in my life (thankfully.. nothing related to physical abuse but a person can be upset emotionally too).

As a person whose full-time and part-time career spans over 15 years, I can share the following with you:

  •  Never ever write your own job responsibilities. Ask your HR team to do it. It will be easier for you to understand what is expected from you. If they insist for your contribution on this then do write but remember to ask for their expectations in writing.
  • Do not do additional tasks or take up unnecessary responsibilities unless asked. And if you yet feel like doing additional work, go on, but do not anticipate your company to reward you. They never asked you, so very few dare to pay for that as well.
  • If you are a person who values family life, be clear to your immediate boss about it. So no spending late evenings at work, unnecessarily.
  • Check your take home figure before you say yes to your new employer.

Those who read this can add more tips for new employees.

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