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While I would'nt exactly 'obscess' on the following advice, I would non-the-less keep it in the back of your mind...at least until (if & when ?) you start getting 'feedback' from those who ARE in charge, over you...
(ie: those who actually write, sign and/or HAND you your paycheck):
"You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you, if you could know how seldom they do."
Short-version: it's just YOU, your forklift, and the 'thing' you are moving (from one place to another)...
Arrive on time. Dressed properly. Remember you can't listen while you are talking. Learn the job. Don't gossip. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck.
Nice.
(Wo)men who work shift jobs are commendable, backbone of America and amen to that. I'd add only to the above: arrive a little early for your shift, clock in when required. Dress appropriately for the role, never otherwise. Listen closely for the first weeks or months to learn the job. Careful about tongue wagging during lunch hour or breaks. And yes, no points awarded for "speed reholstering" as we say in a hobby I have: safety must always be first when operating equipment (and handling dangerous objects).
Did a fair amount of this for two summers in college before STEM internships as the money was great. Long time ago but the fundamentals never change. Best of luck!
But don't overdo it; there's nothing worse than too eager a beaver.
Do blue-collar jobs even offer tuition reimbursement?
Some do if it's related to the craft.
When I taught my system offered reimbursement (which was actually a joke, the money would be released at 8AM July 1st and be gone by 8:05) but specifically excluded degrees in law, engineering and any medical field.
Had a sister who drove a forklift and the company was (rightfully so) rigid about safety. No shortcuts/
Plan for that. Keep your ears open and learn how to safely operate the machine.
When I taught my system offered reimbursement (which was actually a joke, the money would be released at 8AM July 1st and be gone by 8:05) but specifically excluded degrees in law, engineering and any medical field.
If a new employee started right off requesting continuing education, I'd think a) he's not interested in the job he's just taken and wants to move on from it and b) this is going to cost me money.
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