Expectations

Overview

This is a very simple page, and it's that way on purpose. Most of this should be obvious, these are things you may be asked to do at any job, just as a condition of employment.

Find Out

Know what your team, your surpervisor, and your other co-workers expect of you. You've done a lot just by reading this page! But know where resources are, things like...

• Know how. Know contact info for each of your co-workers, or how to find it.
• Stay in touch . Use the various communication tools of your job -- things like Slack, Discord, and other messaging systems and email. It's as simple as: Check your email regularly, or log in to other communications methods (Zoom meetings, etc) in a timely, and predictable manner.
• Solve Problems. It's not someone else's problem if you can't reach someone, or don't know how. It's your responsibility to find out. Call others, send emails, call technical support. Don't let problems go (especially communication problems) just because something stops working.

Show Up

You need to be there to do your job, Simple, right? But that means meetings (both in-person and online), gatherings, and just casually being there. Sometimes it's useful just to be present when things are happening. But, at minimum, you need to be at meetings, pay attention, and be there on time. It can be very annoying to show up for a meeting exactly when you should and have to wait for those who couldn't be bothered to show up on time.

Do the Paperwork

Procedures can be messy, but they're usually in place for a reason. Do your best to follow them, and if they're a burden, suggest a solution, or speak to your boss. Work something out. But, above everything, do what you're asked! It's part of what you are paid to do! (Either through salary, or in this case, through educational opportunities).