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Found myself simultaneously laughing and being horrified by identifying techniques used by people I've worked with. The advice at the end is spot on. It also
by 300bps 4y ago
Found myself simultaneously laughing and being horrified by identifying techniques used by people I've worked with.
The advice at the end is spot on.
It also turned out that the best way to appear generous was actually to be generous since false displays of generosity were usually discovered and resulted in ostracism
I'll help anyone out at work. I'll teach anyone anything I know. I will never throw someone else under the bus. I'll take credit with "we" and blame with "I".
I've been rewarded for this behavior at the places I've worked at.
- gpderetta 4y agoFWIW, have had the same experience.
- tomger 4y agoSame. Long term vs short term.
- qsort 4y agoThe best mix is a lot of genuine collaboration with a tiny bit of backstabbing occasionally thrown in. Be genuinely useful, cooperative and valuable, that's a given. It speaks for itself, it's rewarding to you personally, and it's the only way to do not burn out. But don't be afraid to play hardball. Don't cover for incompetence. Don't be taken advantage of. Don't be a sucker. The simple wisdom of tit-for-tat is what I recommend.