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Re:Ask HN: Employers, why do you want us back in the office? by antisthenes on Sunday February 05, 2023 @05:18PM (#34670234)
That's on you only if the people you made friends with later advanced to positions of power that can make hiring decisions. I don't think I have to tell you how incredibly lucky that is.

Otherwise, they probably just moved on to be another cog in the machine that has no say over hiring.

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Re:Ask HN: Employers, why do you want us back in the office? by listenallyall on Sunday February 05, 2023 @07:11PM (#34671425)
No, you're short-sighted. You don't have to be friends with any of these people. You can be generous and helpful to anyone, people above and below you (or even people you don't work with!), it has nothing to do with "being friends."

And if you are under 40 (probably under 60), yes, some of your coworkers will advance to positions of power. Nothing to do with luck, it's just numbers. But you can certainly increase your own opportunities by directing your helpfulness, generosity and competency towards as many people as possible.

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