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20 Simple Ways You Can Make Yourself Irreplaceable at Work

Updated 6/19/2020
20 Simple Ways You Can Make Yourself Irreplaceable at Work
You can become an indispensable employee by just taking these 20 basic steps.

Do you usually wait for your boss to drop a project off at your desk, or do you take the initiative to start things on your own? If you answered “Yes!” to the latter, we’re going to define you as a good worker.

Good workers will never go out of style, no matter what industry you’re in. So, it’s no secret that you should do your best to make yourself indispensable at work. Not only will it help you land your next promotion, but it will also help you avoid any layoffs. Check out this infographic to see 20 ways that you can make yourself an irreplaceable (and beloved!) employee.


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A UNC-Wilmington grad born and raised in North Carolina, Kaitlyn always knew she would end up in NYC to pursue writing. As a summer editorial intern, she contributes career advice to The Muse. In addition, she also writes for other publications, such as USA TODAY College, Her Campus, and The Huffington Post. You can find her searching the city for the best eats, binge-watching Netflix, or catching up with friends at dinner. Say hi on Twitter @KaitlynRussell_
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