Tips for how to start off on a good foot at a new job? Also on how to balance that with taking ownership of the work/asserting yourself, especially when the people there are used to you freelancing (which was less assertive, and similar work but a lower title)… thanks!

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Why do you feel you need to assert yourself? Do you have a feeling that the others you'll be working with will somehow feel like they can walk all over you? I'd be apt to start the job first and then see how everything shakes out.

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Great point. I figured there’s a difference between freelance and fulltime approaches (assuming freelance is more passive) and was wondering if anyone has ideas how to make that shift, but your “start and see” approach makes sense!

Just be genuine and authentic about wanting to build relationships! I found that folks have a way of engaging with that vibe more than the pressure of wanting to perform

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Thank you! I’m new to the full-time world as a freelancer and this is super helpful to hear! My instinct is to keep work and personal life separate so I’m not even sure what workplace relationships should be like

Find the biggest person in the office and fight them. Even if you don’t win you’ll be remembered as the wild card with nothing to lose

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