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Survival of the New Employee

The new employee. A remarkable but timid species, unsure in a strange new environment and desperate to fit in. In their world, survival is the challenge.

I’m David McGinnburrough, and in this documentary series, we’ll follow the lives of two new employees.

Paul has initiated survival strategies. He researches the company. He also gives himself a pep talk, goes over his skills, and talks positively to himself, transferring his nervous energy into eagerness and excitement.

Sarah prepares by being kind to herself.

Like a skilled hunter-gatherer, Sarah prepares her bag of tools before she leaves. Grooming is essential for first impressions, and Paul and Sarah pay particular attention to appropriate, comfortable dress and hygiene.

It’s time for the new employees to face their new workplaces.

Punctuality is key for impressing alpha employers, so Paul and Sarah make sure they arrive on time. But as Paul approaches first contact, he is gripped by nervousness. He pauses, takes a breath, and reminds himself that nerves are normal.

A great recovery.

Both employees take their time to learn their new environments. Sarah takes notes; she is creating a checklist. Paul asks questions, ensuring that he clarifies information. Sarah is a fast learner and impresses the alpha employer, but then she makes a mistake.

This is a big test for the new employee. She stops, breathes, and reminds herself that it’s okay to make mistakes. It takes time to learn a new job.

Paul and Sarah finish their first days—a proud moment for any employee. They’ve survived and taken crucial steps to secure their positions in the workplace.

The new employee—a great story of survival.

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