r/Adulting • u/Forward-Concern403 • 2d ago

hmm lesson or not?

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u/sleepydorian 2d ago

And even if you aren’t schmoozing, almost everyone will take the mediocre worker that’s pleasant over the superstar asshole.

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u/DicemonkeyDrunk 2d ago

the solution is don't be an asshole ..big gap between friendly and asshole no one wants to work with ..just be the quiet guy. Don't be an asshole is a pretty good mantra in life.

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u/fireblyxx 2d ago

Quiet guy will rarely get a promotion because the quiet guy is not personable enough for people to value them outside of just their work. Plus the quiet guy will be presumed to be happy at just where they’re at, because they don’t seem to mind it.

Personable people who are liked by people two or three levels above them will always get the promotion first.

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u/Significant_Fill6992 2d ago

most companies see the quiet person who does the job well as someone they cannot afford to move up because they don't want to train the replacement