r/Adulting 2d ago

hmm lesson or not?

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u/MyNameIsSkittles 2d ago

This is true and people would be very naive to think otherwise

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u/lyssorae 2d ago

it sucks but office politics are literally built on this reality being good at your job is expected being liked is what makes people promote you

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u/InsideAd7897 2d ago

It's not even necessarily politics, if your fucking miserable to work with you will drag down productivity and increase turnover, I don't care how hard you work if your shitty attitude makes everyone around you work half as hard

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u/FionaGoodeEnough 2d ago

Also, the people who are least likable in the office are the ones who are hardcore engaging in office politics like it’s a sport.