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They should just wail a bit on some internet forums - very therapeutic
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Originally posted by original PM View PostYep I agree with you.
Which makes me feel strange inside!
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostMaybe. I did go permie three years ago, but handed in my notice after three months, as I was working for a complete nutjob. Funnily, he used to fawn all over his boss. It was embarrassing. Anyway, I went contracting again and stole their client.
But usually, it's not so black and white. You have to play the game a bit and build relationships. And at the same time you need to do the right thing and deliver to the best of your ability.
Which makes me feel strange inside!
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Originally posted by woohoo View Postyou do go on a bit. ssssshhhhhhh now.
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Originally posted by original PM View PostIndeed - and I always do.
However in some companies as I am sure you are aware the ability to do the job appears to come second to the ability to suck up to your boss.
But usually, it's not so black and white. You have to play the game a bit and build relationships. And at the same time you need to do the right thing and deliver to the best of your ability.
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostQED.
Some of us know how to build human relationships, although it is of course important to recognise when your boss is a narcissist, sociopath or similar type.
However in some companies as I am sure you are aware the ability to do the job appears to come second to the ability to suck up to your boss.
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Originally posted by original PM View PostThe article is bull tulip
Trying to make out that your boss gives a tulip about you for anything other than what you can do to make them look good and earn their bonus is naive thinking.
Some of us know how to build human relationships, although it is of course important to recognise when your boss is a narcissist, sociopath or similar type.
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The article is bull tulip
Trying to make out that your boss gives a tulip about you for anything other than what you can do to make them look good and earn their bonus is naive thinking.
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostIt's not always about you.
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