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A comment on Ask HN: How to be an Individual Contributor with a higher salary than a manager?. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: How to be an Individual Contributor with a higher... by muzani on Sunday March 31, 2019 @01:04AM (#19533993)
3 applies to almost every job with a manager. Even if you're just a janitor, being the eyes and ears of your manager lands you the best benefits.
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Re:Ask HN: How to be an Individual Contributor with a higher... by fpalmans on Sunday March 31, 2019 @11:45PM (#19540310)
Very true. Though I should have been more clear in what I wished to express...

3. Be exclusively interested in supporting and progressing your manager's career.

Usually, you'd support your manager's success to drive your own success.

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