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Old 04-30-2013, 06:40 PM   #15
xoxoxoBruce
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Originally Posted by jimhelm View Post
I've said it before. Life IS a popularity contest. Being competent is essential too, but when a job opens up, the boss will promote the person he likes. It's human nature. that said, people don't trust ass kissers, so be real.
Maybe not life, as that depends on what you want from it, but career/job, definitely.

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Originally Posted by DanaC View Post
We just see the same things differently when it's a woman or a man doing them. I do too at some level. Most of us do, it's instinctive.
That makes the assumption in order to put yourself oneself in a position to be promoted, one has to be a tough, no nonsense, hardass.
But someone who is truly likable, can work hard, and get others to work hard, without seeming to be a bastard. When people truly like the boss, they're happy to go the extra mile for him/her.
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