Work with open eyes and ears. See what needs to be done without being told. Look for important messages that come nonverbally, i.e., without words. Choose to be happy even though some people around you are unhappy. Employers have a strong preference for employees who see beyond the day's frustrations, setbacks and inconveniences.
Employers have many of their own reasons to be unhappy.
You gain little by adding your unhappiness to theirs. Practice consistency in mood, humor, temperament and cheerfulness. The first ten suggestions cover the basics. They are the foundation on which you build relationships with your employer and co-workers. The following suggestions add to the basics.