>But an average employee can absolutely be an ass, as long as they don't anger the management, and it won't likely affect the bottom-line that much. Parent was

>But an average employee can absolutely be an ass, as long as they don't anger the management, and it won't likely affect the bottom-line that much. Parent was referring to being an ass in general. If you act like a dick in the workplace, it will affect your promotions, etc. People will just not think of you first when looking to shower praise.