Circle of Respect Is Key to Happiness in the Workplace

I remember the first day of my new job. Excited and a bit anxious, I showed up nearly an hour early to make a good impression and get off to a fast start. Instead of being met by my hiring manager, "Ted," I was greeted by a receptionist who invited me to sit in the waiting area until he arrived. There I sat for over an hour until I was informed that Ted was in a meeting with a client several states away and had forgotten to call me. So much for a fast start!