ECPE BOOK 2- TESTI 1 WRITING

Everyone in the world spends an enormous amount of time at their workplace,

and how much they enjoy their job depends largely on how much they like their
coworkers.  I am of the opinion that there are two main characteristics of a good
co-worker, which are a serious attitude and a willingness to learn new things. I
will explore these two factors in the following essay.

          First of all, coworkers who approach their tasks with a serious attitude are
desirable because they help to maintain an efficient work environment.  People
who behave in a professional manner are less likely to be lazy and pass their
responsibilities off to others. This always makes life much easier for everyone in
an organization.  For example, last summer the staff at my company felt
overwhelmed by the number of assignments we had to complete. It was our busy
season, and we had a number of unexpected orders come in from our
international clients.  Filling these orders required everyone to focus intently on
their specific areas of responsibility. While this meant that some employees were
working longer hours than others, no one complained about the situation.
Instead, we all maintained a professional demeanor, and as a result we were
able to get through the season.

          Secondly, if workers feel comfortable learning new things, they will be more
likely to adapt to rapid changes at their workplaces. The techniques and theories
that people learned at school just a decade ago are quickly becoming obsolete. 
Employees who are unwilling to learn from their younger colleagues often create
unpleasant workplaces. My own experience is a compelling example of what I
mean. Last year my firm hired a new employee who had more than twenty years
of experience in our industry.  While at first glance he seemed like a perfect
addition to our organization, his techniques were wholly out of step with the
modern world. Not only that, but he became apprehensive and belligerent when
younger staff members tried to show him about current trends in our industry. 
Eventually he was dismissed from the firm because of the negative effect he had
on his coworkers.

          In conclusion, I believe that professionalism and a willingness to learn new

things are the hallmarks of a good employee.  This is because a professional
attitude is necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient work environment, and
because in today’s rapidly changing world it is always necessary to learn new
skills and techniques.