Don't start pinging your manager that you need more work
It is helpful at the start of your career but too much hassle afterwards tbh
Be a giver. Rather than thinking "what benefit I will get from this company", think "how can I help this company". This will change your whole purpose of working and will inculcate "ownership" in your work. Companies especially startups love people who takw ownership and will reward you with more work where you will get to challenge your limits everyday. You will understand yourself better and will give you confidence when you want to switch in the future. You become the value creator rather than a "extra hand" at the company.
Pls don't follow this at the start of your career. Just chill and enjoy. Most companies won't reward you for the extra effort you put.
Cut to a couple years later, now I have ownership of an essential business program.
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Make a habbit of writing stuffs down and documenting everything. Helps later in your career.
In case you are a software engineer, make a habbit of writing good code including proper spaces, braces, variable names etc without having to rely on any formatters or changing after raising PRs.
Always negotiate for your salary/increments.
You need to ask. For projects, For advices, For everything. If you see any cool projects coming up, try asking for that from your manager. Even if you don't get it, a good manager will remember your interests and might assign you next time.
Don't get too attached to the company. Just think of it as a professional/transactional relationship. Company won't think twice before firing someone.
While some colleagues can be good, not all of them are. Be cautious of what you say to your colleagues. Don't get too chummy with your manager. Your manager is not your friend.
INVEST, INVEST, INVEST.
DON'T TAKE LOANS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Communication is the key , when in doubt , talk it out
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