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The 6 new work challenges every chick will face: navigating some of the hurdles that crop up in the modern workplace calls for a type of people smarts that career counselors don't teach you. We show you how to survive ... and thrive.(YOU)
* Once you land a job you really dig, it doesn't take long to figure out that getting ahead isn't simply about being good at what you do. In the current hyperactive work world, there are booby traps at every turn. So besides the skills, you need flexibility, street smarts, and people know-how.
"Things have gotten so tricky these days, work almost qualifies as an extreme sport," explains Barbara Moses, PhD, author of What Next? The Complete Guide to Taking Control of Your Working Life. Below, we spell out the six most common new challenges, then give real-world advice on how to master them to set you on the path to success.
1 NEW WORK CHALLENGE
From staffers beeping you on your lunch break to your boss calling your cell at night, you're always on the job.
It's ironic that the same high-tech tools meant to make life less rigid have become invisible leashes tethering you to the workplace. "Voice mail, text messages, and e-mail let coworkers get in touch with you around the clock, erasing the boundary between work and the rest of your life," explains Joanne Ciulla, PhD, author of The Working Life. "When you're constantly on call like this, you end up stressed in a new way."
Deal with it: Limit the number of times you check your digital devices outside the workplace. "Unless your boss has indicated that she may need you, logging in once a night is enough," says Ciulla. "This creates breathing room between your job and your life, but you're still being a conscientious employee."
Another tip on loosening the electronic umbilical cord: distinguishing between urgent messages and those that can wait until you're back at work. Next time you check your e-mail at a friend's house and notice a message from a coworker, ask yourself, Will attending to this now make or break my rep? If not, go back to enjoying your downtime.
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