The Junk File

You start a new job, get a few hours training from your predecessor (if you’re lucky) and then it’s time to deliver.  It’s hard to know what papers are important.  Some are clearly destined for the ever-present beige filing cabinet but others can probably be thrown away.  Probably.

Time to start a “junk file.”  File anything you’re thinking of throwing away here.  You’ll be ready when someone just has to see the comments on a two week old draft.

You don’t have to keep things forever.  When the file gets too full, recycle the oldest papers.  The junk file does for desk clutter what archiving does for your email.