No that's not the assumption. The assumption is you can increase your reputation with a group of people who matter more, thus opening more doors on average. No one can see all ends, you just work the angles you have.
Re:I just need a programmer
by run4yourlives on Friday December 03, 2010 @08:15PM
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It's not a zero-sum game though. You can be professional and ethical to all persons you have business dealings with, it just usually means saving your breath/actions for things that are more important. :-)
One burnt bridge that turns out to be a major success later on, even if they are a hack, actually, can kill you.
The parable of the Lion and the Mouse should always be heeded.