Work is hard enough at the best of times, but it’s OK to…
- say “I don’t know”
- ask for more clarity
- stay at home when you feel ill
- say you don’t understand
- ask what acronyms stand for
- ask why, and why not
- forget things
- introduce yourself
- depend on the team
- ask for help
- not know everything
- have quiet days
- have loud days, to talk, joke and laugh
- put your headphones on
- say “No” when you’re too busy
- make mistakes
- sing
- sigh
- not check your email out of hours
- not check your email constantly during hours
- walk over and ask someone face-to-face
- go somewhere else to concentrate
- offer feedback on other people’s work
- challenge things you’re not comfortable with
- say yes when anyone does a coffee run
- prefer tea
- snack
- have a messy desk
- have a tidy desk
- work how you like to work
- ask the management to fix it
- have off-days
- have days off
Original author / source: Government Design Service