Re:Why you shouldn't 'be yourself' at work
by vijayr on Tuesday May 02, 2017 @05:14PM
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but putting effort into being a manipulator is bad advice.
And yet, I've seen many manipulators/jerks in high/very high positions in places I've worked (and nice people too). I've also seen people who've hit the wall simply move to other companies and rinse/repeat until they hit the wall in the new place.
Everyone knows manipulating is wrong, but some embrace it and make it work for them. It sucks, but it also works, otherwise so many people wouldn't doing it.
Re:Why you shouldn't 'be yourself' at work
by jamra on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @03:45AM
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You are right. This is what gets me. There is way to be political without being a complete liar, which is what this article purports to be the correct approach. Honesty is rewarded with loyalty.
And yet, I've seen many manipulators/jerks in high/very high positions in places I've worked (and nice people too). I've also seen people who've hit the wall simply move to other companies and rinse/repeat until they hit the wall in the new place.
Everyone knows manipulating is wrong, but some embrace it and make it work for them. It sucks, but it also works, otherwise so many people wouldn't doing it.