Comments on: How to be a Valued Employee

on 12/13/2007 This is good for people starting out. Sometimes there is nothing you can do to please someone but this gives you a push in the right direction.

on 10/9/2007 Excellent advice! Keeping the nose in the work, shoulder to the grindstone and all that good stuff usually will gain one a reputation with a good work "ethic" something very hard for employers to come by these days. (Where DID it GO?)

Being conscientious by habit, I've always tried my best, and not to impress others, nor compete, but just DO THE @%&* JOB !! It's not usually that hard to do, IS it? Right.

Straightening up messy coffee areas, overly full trash cans, and obvious eyesores, makes it better for the whole place and the people in it.

on 10/9/2007 What should you do first? Work your supervisor's issues first. Makes sense doesn't it? Usually your supervisor only sees about 10 - 50 % of your work. Do what she or he want first and then you can worry about the rest later. This tip helped me in my 20 yr Air Force career in addition to the principles you discussed in your article.