Undertake A Takeover

Ladies, listen up. You just walked out of one system and into another—the workforce. But this time, you’re in control. Your goal? Make yourself indispensable so that nobody can imagine the place running without you! Rest assured; it's 100% possible to reconstruct your life after serving a sentence. Many parolees fall back into old habits due to limited decent employment that isn't demeaning. Believe it or not, a good percentage of female inmates, aren't hardcore criminals, nor are they "rough around the edges" so to speak. So, if you find yourself lucky enough to be working an entry-level position at a revolving-door company, the absolute best way to solidify your spot at work is to become essential to everyone.

There are, however, a couple of crucial steps that precede your great new job:
1. Situating yourself a good distance away from all things from your past life. Friends, associations, places even music.

2. Undergo a full-fledged reinvention of your overall appearance. Always had long hair? —Chop it off. Get that tattoo covered up, get a tan. You catch my drift.

3.. Give yourself a nickname. Not an alias- a NICKNAME. Something, upbeat and relevant to your persona. A new name is the proverbial cherry on the "new you" cake.

https://hbr.org/2022/09/should-you-really-be-indispensable-at-work
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According to experts, mastering exclusive skills, exceeding expectations, understanding workplace dynamics, and maintaining a reputation for trustworthiness. By adding value in every interaction, collaborating effectively, and generating innovative ideas, you can solidify your role in any organization. These strategies help parolees prove their worth in workplaces that might otherwise hesitate to hire them:

• Master a Unique Skill – Find a task no one else wants or excels at and own it. An office tech expert or problem solver is always needed.

• Go Beyond Expectations – Do more than your job description. Volunteer for projects, anticipate needs, and make yourself the go-to person.

• Understand Workplace Power Dynamics – Pay attention to who calls the shots and how decisions get made. Learn the unspoken rules.

• Build a Reputation for Reliability – Show up early, do what you say you will, and never miss deadlines. Trust is your greatest asset.

• Make Yourself Visible – Speak up in meetings, share ideas, and contribute beyond your role. Quiet workers are overlooked.

Take heed, sis. You’re not just starting over—you’re taking over and there’s nowhere else to go but UP! I mean, who are we kidding, huh? Circumstances have led you here, so make the best of it.

Now go run the place.