Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game or you'll be its victim

Re:Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game o... by goosejuice on Sunday January 21, 2024 @09:32PM (#39085426)

I believe this is the way. That said, it might be a privilege to think this way. One can be nice to others and still play to a political advantage.

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Re:Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game o... by crotchfire on Monday January 22, 2024 @12:13AM (#39086495)

Integrity is not a "privilege".

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Re:Office politics is not optional: learn to play the game o... by goosejuice on Monday January 22, 2024 @10:55AM (#39090792)

Indeed integrity isn't. You're misrepresentating my comment. Perhaps privilege is too much of a trigger word these days.

Depending on ones economic situation, not playing the political game could mean being on the street, losing your kids, etc. In that sense, it can be a privilege offered to those with the financial freedom. This doesn't mean in any way that you can't do it with integrity.

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