This is completely untrue. Sure, you’re not going to get ahead by just blindly working at the same tasks, but moving up in the world requires tons of work. Yes, it also requires connections, but you build those connections by establishing a reputation as someone who’s smart, and hard working.
In companies, people play politics to get ahead, and they try to look good rather then be good.[sic]
Some people do, yes. That doesn’t mean it’s the only way. I know many people who have worked their way up from the bottom with diligence and effort, becoming exceptional in their careers. None of them were privileged or connected when they started.
I agree you have a better chance if you work hard, but that feeling of working hard for your masters approval is just so disgusting to me.
You work hard, you do your best, and you still only have a small chance of getting what you want. So many people get nothing since only a few get promoted. So now you are competing like a circus animal for peanuts, hoping your owner will appriciate your efforts.
And even if you get lucky and get noticed, and you do get that new job with nicer title and money, you will have to continue to work even harder because now you have even more status to uphold in the eyes of your peers. Enjoy the never ending stress in your life.
I suppose it all comes down to perspective. I take pride in the work I do, I always have. I get satisfaction for a job well done. I enjoy making people happy with the results I produce, or looking at something I’ve created and knowing that I put my best effort into it. I’ve had this attitude for as long as I can remember, but it is always a conscious choice. There are intangible benefits to hard work that are gratifying, and of course if you keep at it for long enough, tangible benefits usually follow.
If you’re only concerned that you’re making your boss more money than you’re making for yourself then you’re going to have a miserable life. Someone will always be above us, regardless of how high we climb.
You don’t move up with hard work, you move up with connections and doing favors for the right people.
In companies, people play politics to get ahead, and they try to look good rather then be good.
It’s partly why I went into consulting so I could make decent money without having to be involved in the bullshit.
This is completely untrue. Sure, you’re not going to get ahead by just blindly working at the same tasks, but moving up in the world requires tons of work. Yes, it also requires connections, but you build those connections by establishing a reputation as someone who’s smart, and hard working.
Some people do, yes. That doesn’t mean it’s the only way. I know many people who have worked their way up from the bottom with diligence and effort, becoming exceptional in their careers. None of them were privileged or connected when they started.
Meritocracy is not a real thing in our society. It’s been proven time and again.
K
I agree you have a better chance if you work hard, but that feeling of working hard for your masters approval is just so disgusting to me.
You work hard, you do your best, and you still only have a small chance of getting what you want. So many people get nothing since only a few get promoted. So now you are competing like a circus animal for peanuts, hoping your owner will appriciate your efforts.
And even if you get lucky and get noticed, and you do get that new job with nicer title and money, you will have to continue to work even harder because now you have even more status to uphold in the eyes of your peers. Enjoy the never ending stress in your life.
I suppose it all comes down to perspective. I take pride in the work I do, I always have. I get satisfaction for a job well done. I enjoy making people happy with the results I produce, or looking at something I’ve created and knowing that I put my best effort into it. I’ve had this attitude for as long as I can remember, but it is always a conscious choice. There are intangible benefits to hard work that are gratifying, and of course if you keep at it for long enough, tangible benefits usually follow.
If you’re only concerned that you’re making your boss more money than you’re making for yourself then you’re going to have a miserable life. Someone will always be above us, regardless of how high we climb.