The ARIES Employee
The Enthusiastic and Independent Aries Employee
"In a world filled with conventional voices,
I shall roar like thunder, making my own choices.
Locked doors won't deter me, I'll break them apart,
With determination, I'll leave my mark on every start."
If you find yourself in a job interview with a typical Aries employee, get ready for a unique experience. Their eagerness to advance and grow is unparalleled. Stagnation is not their cup of tea, as they believe in constantly learning and contributing to their company. However, their relentless drive can also raise concerns for employers who fear they might outgrow the organization too quickly.
Rest assured, Aries candidates do their homework before stepping into the interview room. They research your company thoroughly and recognize the potential it holds for someone who embraces challenge and works with a dynamic, forward-thinking management. Rather than settling for less, they patiently wait for an opportunity to join a truly exceptional team like yours.
Of course, hiring an Aries can lead to great rewards or significant headaches, depending on how you harness their fiery energy. Assigning them to a monotonous, nine-to-five routine is a surefire way to extinguish their enthusiasm. Initially, they might impress you with their shine, but soon restlessness and discontent will seep in. They will subtly express their dissatisfaction by arriving a bit later each day, extending their lunch breaks, or engaging in personal tasks during work hours. These signs are clear warnings that your Aries employee craves a new challenge. While their value to your organization remains high, their virtues will be overshadowed by their shortcomings if boredom persists.
To truly unleash the potential of an Aries employee, offer them a position that grants them autonomy in decision-making, ideally with direct accountability to you. If feasible without disrupting office dynamics, allow them flexible working hours. While they may arrive late in the morning or take extended lunch breaks, they will be the last to leave, especially when there's extra work to be done. Additional assignments are like fuel to their competitive spirit, and they will tackle them with gusto, without uttering a single complaint.
It's not uncommon for an Aries to burn the midnight oil when necessary or immerse themselves in exciting projects, leaving them more acquainted with the night cleaning crew than the morning receptionist. They don't fret about the clock striking five, so why should you stress if they arrive a few minutes past ten? That's their reasoning, and it holds a certain logic.
Aries individuals are constitutionally incapable of adhering to rigid schedules dictated by standard office routines. Their creative energy surges at all hours, impervious to the constraints of a conventional workday. They might request an early departure for personal reasons but make up for it by working late into the night or arriving before daybreak to compensate for any missed tasks. Aries employees have an innate aversion to submitting work that falls short of their perceived standards. Despite their occasional carelessness with details and disregard for established office protocols, their commitment to excellence is a quality too valuable to overlook. It's worth tolerating their independent nature to harness their extraordinary drive for success, which will undoubtedly benefit your company if you are astute and patient enough to channel it effectively.
While money is not their primary motivation, Aries employees will demand to be compensated according to their worth (or at least what they believe it to be), driven by their ego and desire for status. They may frequently seek financial assistance due to their tendency to live beyond their means. However, a genuine show of appreciation can extract more dedication from them than a mere salary increase. An extra pat on the back often yields greater results than a few extra dollars in their paycheck. You might need to rein in their inclination to take charge of other departments, as they brim with ideas on how everyone in the company can progress faster, including yourself. But if you can embrace their frequent and audacious suggestions without taking offense, you'll benefit from a wealth of original and profitable insights.
Always position Aries employees in roles that involve action, where they can actively promote your firm and engage with people. Avoid confining them to a desk, performing repetitive tasks under the watchful eye of another employee. Aries individuals willingly take direction from very few, as they hold the belief that few can surpass them. Undoubtedly, they hold you in high regard, or they wouldn't have chosen to associate with you. Once they are certain you understand and value their contributions, they will likely become the most loyal, diligent, and competent members of your team. However, placing them in a subordinate position will discourage them from investing more than the bare minimum effort.
Of course, not everyone can start at the top, although an Aries would prefer to. If they must begin from the bottom, learning a new trade or profession, incorporate significant responsibilities into their daily duties, giving them the illusion of occupying a pivotal role. This strategy allows them to maintain their self-esteem. To bring out their best, they must feel indispensable to the functioning of the company. Aries individuals possess a natural talent for promotion. They will passionately advocate for your business to their spouse, friends, cab drivers, waiters, or anyone who lends an ear. Whether it's at the movies or in the swimming pool, they won't restrict their promotional efforts to their working hours alone. They transform everyone, from their stockbroker to their insurance agent, into fervent supporters of your firm. Few individuals, apart from Leos, can match their ability to attract new clients, salvage seemingly lost customers, and execute ambitious and grand projects, especially when they believe you are relying on them to deliver.
When faced with financial challenges, your Aries employee won't abandon ship. They will stand by your side during the crisis, providing additional ideas on how to navigate the storm. Aries individuals simply cannot fathom the concept of failure, be it for themselves or for anything they wholeheartedly believe in. Such unwavering determination can be an invaluable asset during difficult times.
Don't hesitate to request weekend or holiday work, temporary salary adjustments in times of emergency, or the temporary assumption of another employee's duties during illness or vacation. Aries employees seldom complain about such requests. However, ensure that you express genuine gratitude and appreciation for their efforts. They will go above and beyond to earn your enthusiastic approval. Never attribute someone else's work to them, avoid making them feel guilty about tardiness, refrain from excessively complimenting others in their presence, avoid highlighting their mistakes in front of others, and never imply that they should stay within their designated boundaries. Otherwise, they will become irritable, frustrated, and unproductive. You won't need to terminate their employment; they will likely resign before you even contemplate it. Fortunately, scolding an Aries is usually unnecessary. They are often the first to apologize for errors caused by their natural haste and impulsiveness if met halfway. They genuinely strive to rectify their mistakes, although they may not always succeed. Their intentions are commendable. You might need to tactfully and privately guide them to be less impulsive and overly confident, but never extinguish their spirit. Attempting to do so would prove futile and rob you of their refreshing and valuable optimism.
When you acknowledge their abilities, Aries employees will go to great lengths to surpass their own achievements. Criticism rarely achieves its desired effect with them. Moreover, their hunches are often right, regardless of the opinions of so-called experts who have been around for years. Aries possesses an uncanny ability to grasp the present with a clarity that eludes those clinging to the past or fixating solely on the future. So, it's worthwhile to listen to them, even if their zeal and unwavering certainty occasionally disrupt the harmony.
As soon as possible, provide them with a raise or a title that signifies your satisfaction with their performance. Moreover, enable them to work independently or lead others. Allow them to perceive themselves as your personal associate. It is crucial for anyone working with an Aries, be it in a professional or collaborative capacity, to understand that they will offer a plethora of invaluable contributions to the project at hand only if they feel a sense of importance. When their excitement and idealism are dampened, they quickly lose interest, become despondent, and retreat, glum and dispirited. Such a waste of their unique and valuable talents is unnecessary. Unless Aries employees are given the freedom to promote, create, and innovate, they become ineffectual, both to themselves and to others. With logic and kindness, you can reach them every time.
Aries individuals are natural leaders and innovators. They thrive in various careers and professions; there is no specific domain where they excel. Whether it's a greenhouse or a police station, whether they wear a firefighter's hat or a surgeon's mask, they must be at the forefront, avant-garde. As long as their role accommodates their surplus energy and ego, they will seamlessly fit into any job, from teaching to trucking, from broadcasting to building.
Occasionally, you may encounter an Aries employee who conceals their drive beneath a more composed and controlled demeanor. However, beware of attempting to corner them. That's not their style; they prefer to be in the limelight. Their rightful place is leading the way. Channel their abilities, and they will generate considerable profits for your company, while offering unwavering loyalty?particularly during challenging times. A bit of comparative analysis will reveal that these virtues are a steal at twice the price.
"I shall sit here," he said, "on and off, for days and days." And so, the Aries employee vows to remain steadfast, unwavering in their commitment to success.
The PISCES Employee
Under the twinkling night sky, poor Alice pondered her predicament, contemplating the curious nature of her existence. She couldn't help but wish she hadn't ventured down that rabbit hole, where she finds herself constantly shrinking and growing, and taking orders from talking mice and rabbits.
The abilities of a Pisces employee are heavily influenced by the environment they find themselves in. When placed in an incompatible occupation or career, they become miserable misfits, drifting from one place to another until they realize that pursuing their own dreams independently is a better path.
To foster successful collaboration and teamwork, it is crucial to find a position for the fish that aligns with their sensitivity. It should offer them the opportunity to tap into their unparalleled understanding of human suffering or channel their unique imagination towards progressive endeavors. If their deep-rooted needs for empathy and creativity are not met, they become lackadaisical, disinterested, and disheartened employees. However, when their needs are fulfilled, they can be irreplaceable gems in their respective fields—exceptional and nearly impossible to replicate. Despite their mystical inclinations, Pisceans possess a surprising attention to detail, which seems incongruous with their spiritual nature. Born under the sign that embodies the qualities of all other signs, they can either be considered the "dust bin of the zodiac" or a pathway to radiant glory. This glory does not necessarily entail achieving stardom but can manifest in subtle ways within the office if the fish is content and fulfilled with their work.
The most common statement heard in an office with a Pisces employee is, "I can't figure them out." The question of what they are up to may forever remain unanswered. Compelled by inner doubt and confusion, Pisceans tend to mask their true motives and keep their ultimate aims concealed. Revealing their entire nature would startle and shock most people, so they opt to remain guarded. Even the talkative Pisceans are deceptive, for their incessant chatter fails to unveil their genuine thoughts. The quiet ones are equally maddening, withholding their most fascinating ideas and musings as secrets. The inner workings of their dreamy Neptune-ruled minds remain an enigma.
When content with their job, they exhibit an exceptional sense of duty. However, if unhappiness seeps in, they withdraw. Physically present but emotionally distant, they gradually fade away, leaving behind only memories of their smiles and wise eyes. Maintaining harmony with such an elusive employee is no easy task. When the water stagnates, they swim away before you can purify the pool, leaving you frustrated. If they were more open about their true desires, compromises could be reached. Unfortunately, the fish often opts for abrupt change rather than engaging in honest discussions that could restore equilibrium.
While Pisceans are commonly associated with the world of arts, the term encompasses more than meets the eye. They can find contentment adjusting theater lights, curating museum exhibits, stitching intricate doll dresses, polishing brass musical instruments, designing book covers, teaching children to dance, inflating balloons for parties, arranging flowers, crafting captivating advertising campaigns, engrossed in creative writing, or experimenting with avant-garde hairstyles. Occasionally, a Pisces may pursue mechanical occupations related to mathematics, engineering, or computing, approaching these fields from an abstract perspective.
Pisces individuals make excellent teachers, blessed with an uncanny insight into their students' natures and a profound understanding of the subjects they teach. They possess a special talent for both preparing and presenting food and beverages, whether it be in high-end restaurants or by gracefully managing the entire operation.
If your business revolves around medicine, hospitals, or pharmaceuticals, rest assured that the Pisces employee is an invaluable asset. Few can match their ability to serve and care for the sick, and they feel right at home with drugs and medications. Unfortunately, their receptivity sometimes leads them to immerse themselves too deeply in their environment, which can have adverse effects on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. When Pisces controls their instinct for immediate empathy, they can be a shining light in the field of healthcare. Social work also aligns well with the Piscean nature, and Neptune's children can be found efficiently providing welfare assistance to those in unfortunate circumstances.
The fish tends to absorb the colors of their surroundings. If you confine your Pisces employee to a small cubicle with drab furnishings, bare floors, and lifeless windows, they will gradually blend in with the office itself. One day, you might gaze upon this listless, plain, cold, and colorless creature, dressed unremarkably and possessing a nondescript personality, wondering what happened to the vibrant, sunny individual you once hired. However, rectifying such a Neptunian transformation is easier than other personnel issues. Simply hang some lively green drapes in their office, lay down soft emerald carpeting, and place a vase of cheerful daisies on their desk. Play soft, gentle music in the background and offer a sincere smile every hour. Soon enough, the fish you initially hired will resurface, radiating their true colors. The Piscean personality may be elusive, but it can be easily reeled in with the right bait.
While your Pisces secretary may be a little disorganized at home, they will likely exhibit a sense of neatness in the office. They daydream during their own time but strive to be methodical during working hours. However, their minds may wander in peculiar directions on occasion. I once worked with a Piscean girl in a radio station who had an idiosyncratic filing system. It may have been influenced by her weekends spent writing a novel. One day, the boss inquired why the drawer labeled "L" in the filing cabinet was consistently overflowing, causing him to bump into it repeatedly. Her unexpected response was, "Because of all those letters." Fairly or not, she had filed it under "Fighting Irish," as that's how everyone referred to the team in the office. Well, it did make some sense.
Female Pisceans tend to be more conventional. They are gentle, considerate, and get along well with their colleagues. They may even play the role of a den mother, nurturing and supporting others within the office. Co-workers often turn to them with both minor and major troubles, seeking solace in their sympathetic listening. You might even find yourself shedding a tear on their shoulder occasionally, as they possess a remarkable ability to understand others' emotions. Some Pisces women may dabble in tarot reading for amusement (though they secretly believe in its significance). Furthermore, they seem to possess the uncanny ability to read minds, so be cautious of your thoughts when they pass by your desk.
While an occasional Pisces employee can be finicky or critical, their lack of energy prevents them from becoming truly bothersome. Like Aries and Leo, they require numerous compliments to feel secure, but sincerity is paramount. They possess an acute perception of insincerity and will quickly detect hollow praise. If you have reason to scold a Pisces, you may wonder where they disappeared to for a day or two. They haven't left. Not yet. They're hiding behind the outgoing mail basket on their desk, attempting to render themselves invisible by speaking as little as possible, barely moving, and hardly breathing. They have been hurt, and it will take something genuinely sweet and lovely to rekindle their spirits. The fish is incredibly sensitive, and their moods mirror those around them. When darkness looms, they retreat into the depths. An inconsiderate remark can make them weep internally, even if they hide it behind a joke. Pisceans possess a gift for clever lines, and their humor, while not always apparent, is never far away.
Money holds limited significance for a Pisces employee. They may talk about salaries and bonuses, but they scarcely notice if they experience a temporary pay cut when business slows down (unless they have a large family to support). Many Pisces individuals find contentment with a reasonable wage, provided their employers are open-minded about loans. A Piscean may approach you a day or two before payday with empty pockets and a beaming smile, kindly requesting a small advance to tide them over. They may forget to repay the loan unless reminded, as there is always something else they need. There's an equal chance that they gave it to someone else. Money tends to flow through Pisces like water through a sieve. They act as intermediaries, borrowing a hundred from you only to pass it on to someone whose spouse requires an operation. While Pisces may be neglectful in repaying your loan, they will gladly give you their last dime if you find yourself in a bind, and they probably won't be in any hurry to get it back—just as they were in no rush to repay the hundred you lent them. In fact, it can become so confusing that you forget who owes what to whom. This is how the typical Pisces perceives the financial landscape. They believe that money was created to be shared. When someone needs it, the cash should be readily available. And when they don't need it, they pass it on. It's a philosophy akin to casting bread upon the waters, and surprisingly, it often works for the fish. However, such a Neptune-inspired approach may bewilder individuals of other Sun signs (unless they possess a Virgo, Cancer, or Capricorn ascendant, or an Aquarius or Taurus Moon, which can suppress the fish's spontaneous generosity).
More Pisces employees quit their jobs than are fired. They are too elusive and perceptive about human nature to wait for the painful sting of termination. Sensing dissatisfaction in advance, the fish wriggles away before you have the chance to embarrass them. The single Piscean man is less likely to leave a job lightly than his married counterpart, as the latter's spouse is likely employed. In fact, the wife's willingness to work may have been a significant attraction for him, albeit alongside romantic love. The Piscean woman may view her current position as a temporary placeholder until a man comes along to rescue her from the repellent world of professional competition, unless she is engrossed in a creative pursuit she considers a career.
There is minimal risk of a Pisces employee coveting your position. They secretly pity you for the burdens you bear. After all, it's challenging to navigate through life weighed down by responsibilities, and Pisces craves variety and change. The length of time they brighten your office will depend on the diversity of experiences it offers their wandering spirit. When snails begin to bore them or when whales and sharks threaten to consume them, they gracefully swim away. The Neptune-ruled employees never find themselves entangled in seaweed.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries employees have abundant enthusiasm, ambition, and drive, making them trailblazers in their field. However, their weaknesses include arrogance and the belief that they're above answering to others. Aries workers may also struggle to finish projects they've initiated.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces display huge commitment and dedication to their company, willing to make personal sacrifices for the greater good. However, they may overemphasize their sacrifices, causing friction when their efforts are not explicitly requested or required.
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