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By Anslem Samuel | Published August 5, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Keep up the good work. Professionals often begin to slack in their current role while seeking other job opportunities—a huge mistake, particularly if you haven’t even received a new job offer yet. It’s very important that you don’t allow your performance to suffer in your current job just because you’ve begun to search for something new. It's very likely that your potential employer will request a reference from your current employer, and you wouldn’t want your reputation to become tarnished because you stopped working hard. As long as your current job is your bread and butter, continue to do your best work until something else comes along. Your consistent performance will pay off in the long run.

Keep up the good work. Professionals often begin to slack in their current role while…

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  • Dodge

    Thanks for sainhrg your experience Chris. Sounds like it was an awesome experience. I jotted down some notes, will take the thoughts to bed with me tonight and start again fresh tomorrow. I particularly liked the last part about continuing to learn. It seems that is what I enjoy most about being alive.