No matter how much you liked certain things about your old company, your new team’s culture will probably be different in a number of ways. And more often than not, that’s a good thing. However, it’s easy to default to behaviors that were acceptable in a previous role simply because they feel familiar.
But if you’re looking to settle into your new job quickly, don’t hold onto those things too tightly. Let’s say the last company you worked for was a rigid 9-to-5 environment, and your new one encourages people to take extended lunchtime walks to stay active. Stepping out of the office in the middle of the workday might make you feel like you’re breaking all sorts of rules, but if that kind of thing’s acceptable in your new gig, be bold and give it a shot.
The more you let go of our old routines and try out a few new ones, the easier it’ll be to embrace other, bigger changes. Plus, you get bonus points for doing anything that involves meeting more people.