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That's just how the real world works, in 99% of the cases. You need to know your stuff, but past a certain point, it's almost always better to expand your netwo
by charlesdm 11y ago
That's just how the real world works, in 99% of the cases. You need to know your stuff, but past a certain point, it's almost always better to expand your network + meet new people than to put in an extra hour honing your craft.
People don't just magically get handed a $200-300-500k job. You tend to get recommended by someone, through someone you know (i.e. friend, acquaintance).
- msie 11y agoI tend to agree, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. More so in this case, he won a popularity contest. I will recommend people who I believe have the appropriate experience but this guy hardly has any.
- karmajunkie 11y agoCan we go ahead and retire the whole meritocracy idea then?