https://mobile.twitter.com/arvanaghi/status/1504523654801022987 Being someone's lieutenantDeveloping expertise that only applies to that companyFalling for perksGet raises, not readjustments (top end, 7% increase a year)Lack of recognition h/t to Brandon Arvanaghi I'd probably shorten this list to two items: Be good at doing something many companies and/or people need.Get recognized for being good by being paid for it, … Continue reading Five Traps to Avoid When Working at Big Companies
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The Work vs. The Job
"Many people conflate your work with your job, but they are completely different things. Your job is the daily tasks you are assigned to complete. Many people think checking these boxes off in a timely manner is their only responsibility... ...Work is all the tangible and intangible things that happen while people are performing their … Continue reading The Work vs. The Job
F*ck [Fuck] you. Pay me.
https://vimeo.com/22053820 I was reminded of this talk recently. Thought it was worth adding since the advice is timeless, even though it is relatively old. The only thing I don't like is the use of the word, "fuck," and the cutesy obscured spelling of it. Here's an idea, if the word "fuck," is inappropriate, don't use … Continue reading F*ck [Fuck] you. Pay me.
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