Note that I wouldn’t pass the listed minimum requirements

Re:Note that I wouldn’t pass the listed minimum requirements by zubiaur on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @11:53AM (#27690023)

It takes time. Some people have a jumpstart, it is true, but there are ways for us who didn't, to build a network of trust.

Be good at what you do, genuinely help people, without expecting or calculating whether it'll be beneficial to you, stay close with those who help you, and who you helped.

Eventually, you'll find your way into a good cluster. Some start in the middle of it, we started in the periphery. Accrue good faith and trust and it will only keep growing. It's non linear. Something something preferential attachment.

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Re:Note that I wouldn’t pass the listed minimum requirements by bluefirebrand on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @12:02PM (#27690147)

Don't get me wrong, I do quite well compared to a lot of people. I'm not unhappy with my career. I am just not great at networking.

I have also had bad luck with jobs so far. Everywhere I go, people above me seem more inclined to try and keep me where I am than help me improve and grow. I always have very good relationships with my teammates though, so I know I'm doing something right.

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Re:Note that I wouldn’t pass the listed minimum requirements by zubiaur on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @03:20PM (#27692456)

I feel ya, people are hard, and bosses really influence how we experiences work. Advocating for oneself IS hard, more so when we are relatively comfortable.

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