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How much do you know about the unwritten rules for newcomers in the workplace? When new employees first enter the workplace, every step they take is fraught with risks; a single mistake can lead to lifelong regret. The workplace is not as wonderful as it seems; behind the jokes and banter among colleagues, there may be fierce struggles for power and interests. In these dangerous situations, unwritten rules almost always play a role. And as a newcomer to the workplace, how much do you know about the unwritten rules there? Especially regarding the unspoken rules for new employees. Unwritten rule number one: Never speak out unnecessarily. As a newcomer, never make unnecessary comments about older employees you don’t like, even if those people don’t seem to be in a direct reporting relationship to you. Who knows whether the people around you might have a connection to him or might tell him things behind his back? Moreover, the person you are evaluating could very well be your supervisor’s boss, after all, it’s common in today’s workplace for people to hold multiple positions at once. Unwritten rule number 2: Never complain if you’re assigned menial tasks; if no work is given, act like a ‘menial worker’. In fact, whether they are newcomers to the workplace or professionals with a few years of work experience who are changing jobs, they are all unfamiliar with new companies and new positions. So this is a starting point, where everything begins from scratch. The true meaning of this is to reshape oneself completely, giving up everything from before – both mentally and in terms of actions – by emptying oneself out. Faced with the new tasks ahead, even those that were once considered trivial and unworthy of your attention, you must accept them here. Unwritten rule three: To whom is one responsible? As an employee, to whom should you be responsible? This question is simple on the surface, but it can also be complicated. Why is that? It’s simple: just be responsible for your work and responsible to your direct supervisor. That’s all. The difficulty lies in the fact that if your direct supervisor has the power to decide your position and salary, then of course he is your benefactor. If, however, your direct supervisor does not have that power, then you need to figure out who is your benefactor. ──-Making a good impression on him is far more effective than working overtime hard. As for this noble person, no matter what kind of person he is, the most important thing is to have him serve you. Is it vulgar? Vulgar! Is it correct? Always correct. Unwritten rule number four: Right or wrong, one must side with the mainstream camp. When faced with opposing parties in the workplace, trying to determine who is right and who is wrong is akin to children asking who are the good guys and who are the bad guys while watching a movie. What you need to do at such times is simply to see who holds the upper hand, rather than showing off your so-called sense of justice. In the workplace, there is no such thing as justice or injustice; only whether you are on the right side or not. Unwritten rule five: There is no fairness in the world; efforts do not necessarily yield rewards. The difficulty of achieving fairness lies in the fact that there is no absolute fairness anywhere. Everyone has their own set of standards for what is fair, yet these standards are often contradictory to one another. Often, we tend to use phrases like \"Hard work pays off,\" but in reality such statements are merely used to conceal our lack of confidence. Newcomers must see through this harsh rule of the workplace. One must pay for their actions; the world has its own rules. Just as there are rules in the workplace, they are simply what we refer to as unwritten rules in the workplace. Since it’s an ‘unwritten rule’, it means a rule that exists outside of the established regulations, and it’s not necessarily a rule that needs to be elevated to a higher level of importance. Only by understanding what the unspoken rules are can new professionals in the workplace try to avoid those areas that people subconsciously refrain from touching, thereby facilitating a smoother career progression. How do new employees get along with older employees? Whether you are a university graduate who has just started working or someone with work experience, when you join a new company you are still considered a newcomer. While trying to adapt to the new environment, you may face difficulties from the older employees there, and it might be hard to integrate into the team of colleagues at the new company – issues that can certainly be troubling. How would you handle these problems? Case: Internet user Li S said that she had been at her new company for only a short time; at first, her interactions with everyone else went smoothly, and her new colleagues were very friendly to her as well. But over time, it felt like they weren’t willing to get close to her, and two other female colleagues in the same department often teased her. Faced with their bullying, netizen Li S chose to endure and suppress her feelings, not wanting to argue with them. But the more she tried to avoid them, the more they intensified their bullying. At first it was subtle insults, but now they even say in front of her that she has a \"princess-like\" attitude and is \"stupid.\" Case analysis: When dealing with uncomfortable interpersonal relationships, one can reflect more on their interactions with colleagues in everyday life, try to consider things from others’ perspectives, and think about whether their own attitudes and actions might offend others. They should also consider whether the attacks directed at them are unintentional or stem from hostility. On the other hand, the growth of the self and the maturation of the mind are also important; life is a journey of cultivation, and growth requires gradual understanding. Perhaps the company you join will be divided into two groups: homogeneous senior employees, and new employees who are very different from them. Old employees do this out of a sense of self-protection; they are afraid that new colleagues might perform better than them, afraid that those newcomers might bring about changes, and afraid that they might take their jobs. Many people still believe to this day in an outdated notion, namely that \"if you train an apprentice, the master will starve.\" Many senior employees instinctively try to prevent newcomers from succeeding in the company, or at least refuse to help them succeed there. Perhaps you are dealing with the type of senior employees who are sharp-tongued; they are usually women who have developed a shrewd and assertive style as a result of the fast-paced work environment. They don’t deliberately make things difficult for their colleagues; in many cases it’s about the matter itself rather than targeting the person. Yet dealing with them is by no means an easy task. Such professional women are actually lonely inside and long for friendship. Perhaps you are dealing with colleagues who rely on their seniority; they are usually those in the organization with long tenure, extensive experience, and significant contributions. They have independent and mature thinking, but may not have been promoted due to a lack of leadership qualities and vision. When dealing with such colleagues, under no circumstances should you yield or be submissive; otherwise, they will look down on you even more. What you need to do is appeal to reason first, and then to emotion. Finally, remember to ask them for advice humbly afterwards and express your sincere gratitude, giving such veteran employees a way out! Advice for new employees is to take the initiative to get to know senior employees, ask for help when needed, and integrate into the new team actively. Advice for senior employees: Helping new colleagues ultimately helps oneself; failing to help them means one will be the one to suffer in the end.