It’s important to maintain good work habits. Being on time and showing up for work when scheduled are important to your job success. This is because an organization can’t operate without dependable workers. A supervisor has to be able to rely on its employees coming to work on tee each day. When a worker is late or absent, it causes problems for the organization and for other employees.

When an employee is absent from his or her job, the company loses money. The employees who are at work can’t produce as much and the quality of work may be poor. When other workers are rushed, they can’t give customers the service they deserve. These things cost the company money.

Being absent causes problems for co-workers and supervisors. Supervisors will have to rearrange schedules and your co-workers have to do your job. There may be times when you have a good excuse to be late or absent. Being sick is an acceptable excuse. Having a hangover, or sleeping too late is not. If you are serious about doing a good job, and being at work on time, there are steps you can take.

Lead a healthy life style by getting enough sleep and eating right. It’s hard to do a good job when you don’t get enough sleep. Most people need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. It’s good to get into a routine where you go to bed at the same time each night. Eating right is important, too. When you have good eating habits, you are less likely to get sick and miss work.

Avoid drinking and drugging. Drinking too much can cause a hangover, which will affect your job performance. Drinking also causes other health problems that can cause you to miss work. Drinking on the job or right before going to work can get you fired. Abusing drugs cause the same kinds of problems as alcohol. Drugs can cause hangovers and affect your work performance. They also affect your health, which will make you less likely to do a good job. At many jobs, using illegal drugs, even when you are off work, is a reason to get fired.

If you need to take time off, plan ahead with your supervisor. Absences for doctors appointments should be planned a couple of weeks ahead of time. Longer absences such as vacations, should be planned at least a month in advance.

Even when you plan ahead, there will be times when you have to miss work. Your supervisor will usually understand if you miss work only once in a while. Most companies have limits on the number of absences an employee can have. When an employee goes over those limits, he or she can be subject to disciplinary action. If you can’t make it to work, despite your best efforts, call your supervisor and let him or her know why you are missing work, and when you expect to return to work. It’s best not to lie. Let your supervisor know you will be willing to make up the work you missed while absent. By following these tips, your supervisor will know you are serious about doing a good job.

Your relationships can affect your job success. Pay attention to the company you keep. If your friends don’t work, and party until late at night, you might be tempted to join them, even though you have to work the next day. Find positive friends who respect you and respect your right to want to do a good job.

Your relationships at work can also affect your career success. It’s good to have friends at work, but you should avoid romances with co-workers, and don’t let your friendships with co-workers interfere with your job.