30 People Share The Biggest Lessons They Learned At Work That Every Working Person Should Know

We learn through life experiences. Considering that we spend a large portion of our time at work, we are bound to learn some things there too.

And we are not just talking about how to perform our tasks. No, we are discussing important life truths that are essential for anyone looking for their first job.

Unfortunately, these life lessons are mostly disappointments, but then again, dealing with disappointment is a significant part of our personal development. So, are we suggesting that companies are doing us a favor by disappointing us with their complete disregard for our contributions?

There appears to be a large number of people willing to offer their invaluable knowledge and teach others about the ins and outs of the professional world. "What is the biggest lesson that employment has taught you?" This question was posed by Twitter user angelamavalla.

Then the responses began to pour in by the hundreds. Here are some of the greatest tweets from this thread that we've gathered.

If you are looking for a job, read them carefully. It is better to be realistic than to believe in fairy tales.

By fairy tales, we also mean job ads.

1. Money isn't everything

brooksbannister

2. Hop around

_Jaystime

3. Be selfish

Proper_Pateela

4. HR cares about the company

lexiecami

5. Good work brings on more work

sillyarmerie

6. Unfortunately, this is most often true: the Dunning-Kruger effect at work

Redhotmoon77

7. Find a place where you can get along

juma_mukosi

8. The equation is quite correct

kyahjewel

9. The company doesn't really care about you

DearBlueEarth

Nicola Simpson, a London-based career coach, says that the need to manage one's career is at the top of people's lists.

"In the early years, the focus is on acquiring skills, knowledge, and expertise," she says. "Thereafter, people need to think about their long-term career progression, focusing on the selection of roles they both want and need to advance, and then actively managing their timeline." Namely, "not staying in any one role too long, but equally not leaving too soon."

10. You don't have to be friends

olorunwababs

11. We are family. Now leave

travmason

12. Always be on the lookout for that word...

Marnerbanana

13. Our health comes first

sitshaEsihle1

14. The "Floor Theory." It is not a theory but a reality

MycologistElegant504

15. Exit interview? No, thanks!

whatsupwithmaia

16. Scary talk

jobseekerscreed

17. Find something better

DavonSwan

18. It’s a kind of magic

sweetthesour

19. Every single minute

MadisonKittay

20. Just be convincing

Danger_Mike

21. Truth hurts

Asessoh

22. Three important things...

Four6Three1Two

23. You are just a number

caisely

24. No job is worth it

Jesuonyem

25. Well, what is then?

BrineyBiscuits

26. Your personal business remains your personal business.

joy_flo

27. Your time is important. The job is not.

1stgenYolee

28. Just do the minimum

ElqueNoNacio

29. Management is the enemy

fingers_pies_in

30. Don't get comfortable

BrittanySharnez

We regret to say that none of the lessons featured was something along the lines of “be nice to people; they will repay you with kindness,” or “hard work pays off.” But to be honest, considering the way managers behave, it is unrealistic to expect that the answers would be positive. Something’s gotta change.