[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Most of you probably remember your first week as a tradie pretty well, even if you\u2019d rather forget some of it. If you\u2019re just starting out and you\u2019re green as grass, here\u2019s a handy survival guide to make sure you make a good impression and get through your first week in one piece!<\/span><\/p>\n

Be on time<\/strong><\/p>\n

No one likes a slacker who puts the team behind because he\u2019s slept in – you\u2019ll probably already get a bit of flack for being new (all in good fun, of course!) so don\u2019t get any more for turning up late. Turning up on time shows that you\u2019re going to take your job seriously and will make you a valued part of the team – no one will want to pick up your slack if you don\u2019t hold your own! Bonus tip – turn up early to get your bearings and get to know your team before you start work because once you get started, it\u2019ll be all go!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one is pretty important, but you\u2019ll need to be aware of the best time to ask something. Obviously you\u2019ll never know if you never ask, but if you\u2019re constantly pissing off your team by asking questions every couple of minutes when they\u2019re super busy, you won\u2019t be doing yourself any favours. If you\u2019re not sure how to do something, maybe try observing before asking – that way you\u2019ll be able to ask more specific questions that will likely give you a better answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dress appropriately<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should already know this, even if you\u2019re new to the industry, but being a tradie really isn\u2019t a suit and tie kind of gig – unless you\u2019re the big boss that is. You should have already been told what you need, but if not, start with some decent boots and sturdy clothing. Each job site might require a different dress code and different equipment, so it pays to check in with your boss to make sure you come wearing the right gear – chinos and a polo shirt are probably not going to be the best option\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Accept all invitations<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to impress your boss, but you also have to impress your work mates, because let\u2019s face it, they\u2019ll be the ones judging you the most. But don\u2019t be put off, just get yourself stuck in – if the team invites you to lunch or to a backyard barbie, say yes. Making friends is quite an important part of any job, but the sh*t tradies have to go through together makes it all the more important. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overdo it<\/strong><\/p>\n

As much as you\u2019ll want to pull your own weight along with the team, remember that they\u2019ve likely been doing this a lot longer than you. Being a tradie often involves a lot of heavy lifting and hard physical labour, but if you try to keep up with everyone on your first day, you\u2019ll be absolutely knackered and useless to anyone for the rest of the week. Build it up, ask for a hand, and maybe spend a bit more time in the gym to prep before you start your new job.<\/span><\/p>\n

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