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It took me a long time to figure out that you don't get paid to do work, you get paid to do work AND get on with people. I found my life became far easier when

It took me a long time to figure out that you don't get paid to do work, you get paid to do work AND get on with people. I found my life became far easier when I took five minutes to talk to people about their kids, pets, work, spouses etc. Make a cup of coffee for the team, get one for your boss before a meeting. Bring in some cookies and doughnuts. Hell, turn up to work 30 minutes late with cookies everyone is pleased to see you. I read "how to make friends and influence people".... it didn't change my life, but it's good to remember what my mum would call 'good manners' trumps 100% productivity.

DanBC 10y ago
> It took me a long time to figure out that you don't get paid to do work, you get paid to do work AND get on with people. In many places work is defined as "what the boss wants, even if that's really stupid". Life is easier if you can accept doing dumb stuff is part of the job, or if you just leave and get another job.
- monk_e_boy 10y ago
  And when layoffs come knocking with almost equal skilled workers and half the team have to go? The boss is going to keep his friends or people he likes. I've seen so many ass-lickers who treat the boss to a round of golf get the promotion because 'they are keen'