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A metal scraper is a good place to start, though if you're worried about scratching the surface, you can use a plastic one. The polyurethane should peel off fairly easily as you move along. The paint stripper should have done the hard work. Scrape in the direction of the wood grain. Scrubbing against the grain can damage the surface of the floors or furniture. Plus, if you add any scratches, it will look like the grain of the wood. In curved or decorative areas, a scraper won't work as well. Instead, scrub it with a metal brush, as the bristles will get in all the nooks and crannies and remove the polyurethane. After wash is a solvent you use after paint stripper. Its purpose is to clean up the end of the polyurethane, as well as remove the paint stripper you used. Just use a paper towel to rub it in. You don't have to leave it on for any time. Just rub it on until the rest of the polyurethane comes up. If the first round didn't take off enough of the polyurethane, go through the process again. Apply another layer of paint stripper to the area, and then scrape it down again, checking to see if that completed the process. After you've removed most of the polyurethane, sand down what remains. You can simply use fine steel wool. You can also use 150-grit sandpaper. The sandpaper will smooth it out and take off the last of the polyurethane. The after wash should have taken off most of the polyurethane, which is why you shouldn't need a heavy-duty sandpaper. Always rub with the grain. Take the water and rags to a hazardous waste disposal unit in your town, along with leftover stripper. Do not throw rags and chemicals directly into the trash or sewer. Contact your city to find your local waste disposal center.

summary: Use a scraper to scrub it down. Use a steel brush to get into small areas. Rub the polyurethane down with after wash. Repeat as needed. Sand the surface to remove polyurethane. Soak your discarded rags and steel wool in water to avoid fires.

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Show responsibility and enthusiasm for your job by striving to go the extra mile. Finish your work without having to be reminded by your supervisor. When you have spare time, offer to help colleagues. Be polite when offering to help a colleague. Some might not want help. You might casually mention, "Hey Alice, I finished my work early and though I could lend you a hand." Be aware of your surroundings. When you see something that needs to be done, do it. Even small things, like emptying a full garbage can or cleaning the break room when you've got some spare time on your hands can earn you points with your colleagues and supervisors. At team or departmental meetings, pay attention to the assignment of responsibilities. You may notice that one of your colleagues has a big project, which would be a great opportunity to offer your help with smaller tasks so they can focus on what's important. Strive to develop your technical skills. Learn more about your organization. Ask coworkers about their departments. Take a class, read a pertinent blog, or subscribe to a magazine in your field of work. There are many professional associations that put out magazines and newsletters. Search for these online and join them to broaden your professional awareness. There may be a certification or professional accreditation that is associated with your job. These can add a lot to your professional credibility, and can make you a more viable candidate for promotions. When approaching any problem, it's important to be focused on the solution. Keep an open mind so that even unlikely solutions aren't written off. Use open language, like "what if" or "imagine if" to encourage your brain in finding creative solutions. Games that challenge problem solving can help here too. Some you might try include: Chess Video and computer games Card games (like Uno and Hearts) Scrabble You might be surprised at the activities that can build your creativity. Walking, for example, will improve your creativity during the walk and for a short time afterwards. Collaborate with colleagues to generate ideas. Find inspiration in other places, like museums or industries other than your own. Although this might seem counter intuitive, by allowing your mind to wander and daydream, you'll receive a creative increase. When a problem is giving you difficulty, allow your mind to wander for 15 minutes or so, then return to it.

summary: Take initiative. Do tasks without being asked by someone else. Seek more challenging work. Improve your problem solving skills. Boost your creativity.

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Although the focus of your undergraduate degree is not vital, you should choose a field that is relevant to economics to begin your education. Focusing on economics right away will help prepare your for advanced schooling and your eventual career. Complete your undergraduate with a high GPA, shooting for the best grades you are capable of. Focus on economic courses, but try to get strong grades in all of your core classes as well. Study for the GRE and receive at least a 800 in the mathematics portion of the test. Prepare for the GRE well beforehand and take the exam as seriously as an application. You can retake the exam if your scores aren't satisfactory. Choose a school that best suits your needs and apply to the school as early as possible. Apply for any scholarships that are available, and then enroll and complete your master's degree in two years. Take note of the subfields you enjoy the most - microeconomics? Macroeconomics? When you apply for a Ph.D, it'll be important to choose a specialization you want to know more about. Although pursuing a master's degree is not essential to your doctorate program career, taking two years and spending the money could be worth it in the long run. Do this throughout your undergraduate and master's degree programs, and curate the relationships with as much attention as possible. Learn from these professors and illustrate your continual commitment to the field of economics. Ask them questions as often as possible and spend time with them during their office hours. By studying hard and communicating well with professors, you will be able to build relationships that will not only help your studies and focus, but also help with letters of recommendation later on.
summary: Receive an undergraduate degree. Take the Graduate Records Exam (GRE). Complete a master's degree in economics. Develop meaningful, professional relationships with at least two professors.