Joining a new team is not the easiest task.
The situation is complicated if the newcomer is a person who is not very confident and suffers from self-esteem issues. But there are a few simple rules that will help you adapt faster and easier.
Observation
At first, it is definitely worth maintaining neutrality. It is much better to observe what is happening in the team rather than giving advice, changing rules or imposing your opinion.
Politeness
It is enough to observe simple rituals, for example, to say hello, goodbye, thank. You should not ignore the collection of gifts or help to colleagues.
Helpfulness
It is better to forget about it. You should only perform your duties and not try to please your colleagues by deciding to perform other people's duties.
Don't take on other people's functions, so as not to become a workhorse. A polite refusal is enough for any manipulation.
Any assistance is permissible only within certain limits.
Activity
There is no need to ignore general events, corporate parties. This will only help to better understand the team, to make useful contacts.
Gossip
Don't try to find out too much about employees right away, spread gossip, or take part in discussions of it.
Besides this, it is better to try not to talk about your personal life or complain about fate.
Additional questions
There is no need to be afraid of them.
If something is unclear in a new place, you need to ask and ask again to get to know the work process better and make fewer mistakes. If you don’t do this, there is a risk of getting into unpleasant situations.
Previously, we told you what to do if your colleagues don’t like you.
