10 mistakes I made in the first 5 years of my career that I'll never make again by Chelsea Greenwood on Aug 30, 2018, 10:32 AM Advertisement
 - Career mistakes happen, probably more often than not in the early years of your working life.
- Making mistakes can be constructive, adding to your skill set and experience.
- Author Chelsea Greenwood made mistakes during the first five years of her career that taught her valuable lessons about being a professional.
By the time my last semester of college rolled around, I was eager to get out of dodge. Four years of classes and wild parties left me more than ready for a full-time job that would start my career in journalism. Luckily, it was just before the recession hit, and I had some solid work experience under my belt from interning throughout college. As a result, I landed my first job right after graduation in 2005 as an assistant editor at a city magazine in my home state. When you're fresh out of college, it takes some time to transition into a professional, and I definitely made my fair share of mistakes during my first five years of my working life. Here are 10 biggest mistakes I made in the first five years of my career that I'll never repeat. SEE ALSO: 4 smart things I did during college to kickstart my dream career 1. I wore my emotions on my sleeve  Less than a year into this job, I suddenly lost a close family member. I was sad and angry, and I didn't try to hide it — I often had a scowl on my face. One day, my bosses sat me down and told me that I was giving off negative vibes and that people were afraid to approach me. I learned that, even if you're going through tough times, it's best to slap a smile on your face and soldier on. You can also take a mental health day every once in a while, or, if you feel comfortable with it, it's OK to be honest with your supervisor about what you're going through.
2. I held grudges  If I ever got into a disagreement with a coworker or felt slighted or wronged, I held onto those negative feelings for way too long. I would wind up needlessly stewing and acting passive aggressively, causing further tension. I've learned now to let things go, and I have more peace of mind today.
3. I left early because everyone else had  I was hired in the summer, and a lot of my coworkers were enjoying vacation time. I hadn't accrued any vacation days yet, and I bridled at being stuck at my desk. So, one day, when everyone else had left early for one reason or another, I decided to dip out a couple hours early. I figured: What harm could it do? When my boss caught wind of it, she was not pleased, and she was right. I learned that you need to follow the rules of your workplace, even if you don't agree with them in the moment.
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