5 WAYS TO STAND OUT AT WORK GOING BEYOND THE STATUS QUO
Today, the work place is riddled with employees just muddling through their day. We all know these people — they never miss an opportunity to let you know how much they don’t want to be there. So, when it comes to your boss’s impression of you, the last thing you want is to be lumped in with the others. Here are five foolproof ways to get noticed (in a good way) at work! FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN LEADER AND LEARNER. When you’re new to a career or project, observing, listening, and note taking are crucial ways to adapt and learn how things work. Once you’ve got your footing, taking on a leadership position is key, but it’s important to make sure you don’t come off too strong too early either! It’s all about
finding that balance and remembering that you never stop learning.
initiative to ensure your job is done well gets you noticed — even if that means doing something requiring extra effort! OFFER TO HELP OTHERS. Sure, work is busy and helping others makes it that much busier! But being a known “go- to” person around the office is a great thing — you add value! Not only will management not want to lose you, but they will keep their eye on you for advancement, too! COMPLETE TASKS WITHOUT BEING ASKED. If you notice something needs to be done, do it before you’re asked! Even if it’s just cleaning up the breakroom or taking out the trash, being proactive is sure to pay off! Those who go the extra mile always make a name for themselves. to avoid the driver if possible, and if it is safe to do so, obtain the driver’s license plate number and report it along with the driver’s actions to the local law enforcement agency. Some of the best methods to avoid being involved in an aggressive driving accident is to take several precautions including:
SPEAK UP DURING MEETINGS. During team and company meetings, be sure to contribute whenever possible. Management is listening and watching, and you don’t want to be noticed for sitting silently. Your silence could suggest disengagement. If you want to move up in the rankings, find your voice and contribute!
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
In many cases, to reach the highest potential of your job position, you need to be willing to do a little more than the job description requires. Even though a supervisor may ask you to do a little more, taking the
KEEPING SAFE ON THE ROADS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING EXPLAINED
Road rage and aggressive driving are often lumped into the same category; however, in the state of Georgia, these charges are significantly different from each other. While road rage encompasses the intense anger that results from the stress and frustration of operating a motor vehicle in difficult conditions, aggressive driving includes many different types of dangerous driving habits and patterns. Georgia defines aggressive driving as “operating a motor vehicle with the intent to: annoy, harass, injure, intimidate, or obstruct another individual, which can include either a pedestrian or other passenger in a motor vehicle.”
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Driving through stop signs
Failure to yield Braking suddenly
Making frequent lane changes Passing motor vehicles using an emergency lane or turning lane
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Acting considerate towards all drivers
Avoid making eye contact with aggressive drivers
Passing on the inside
Weaving in and out of traffic Racing other motor vehicles
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Avoid competing with aggressive drivers Apologize to other drivers when you make a driving error Show signs of appreciation to other drivers Do not exit your vehicle to argue with another driver Don’t antagonize other drivers on the road Obey all posted traffic signs and laws Offer the right of way to drivers who seem aggressive Remain calm rather than aggressive
Using a cellphone while driving or operating a motor vehicle in any other distracted manner
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Accelerating rapidly
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According to the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety, 56% of deadly accidents take place as a result of aggressive driving, and over the past year, one-third of drivers reported feeling threatened by an aggressive driver.
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Aggressive driving includes a variety of types of driving patterns including the following:
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If you encounter an aggressive driver while driving, what should you do?
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Tailgating
Illegal passing
Disregarding traffic signals Driving through red lights
Interacting with an aggressive driver is not a wise or safe strategy. The best strategy is
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