That's only true for some companies (to be fair, most of them). If you're on companies that are actually creating value, in a position where you're creating va

That's only true for some companies (to be fair, most of them). If you're on companies that are actually creating value, in a position where you're creating value, this is not that stark. You can be more charitable and use stuff outlined on How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie rather than actual ass-kissing.