TOP 10 THINGS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY

Penn State PRSSA | November 1, 2011

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Top 10 Things I Had To Learn The Hard Way

1. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you’re worth.

1. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you’re worth.

2. Don’t be a wallflower.

3. Don’t assume someone else will do it.

3. Don’t assume someone else will do it.

You will get blamed anyway if something goes wrong.

4. Learn how to manage up.

5. Don’t put anything in an email you wouldn’t want to read in the paper.

6. Don’t take it personally.

7. Don’t be afraid to ask for a promotion.

8. Be nice to everyone.

8. Be nice to everyone.

Don’t take sides. Be the office Switzerland.

9. Don’t put two spaces between sentences.

Seriously. Don’t do it.

The AP Stylebook is your friend.

10. Don’t be afraid to fail.

10. Don’t be afraid to fail.