Career Treasure Chest

Author: Tian Maoyong
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Being overly close to the boss isn't always a good thing. Not only does the sharp-eyed boss bring the risk of "associating with the tiger," but jealousy from the same social stratum might turn you into a straw boat overnight. No boss likes someone who knows them too well, especially their private life. Never believe the boss when they say, "There's no boss here today, we're just fighting side by side." What usually goes unnoticed is the elimination of crises in their early stages; instead, those who are always busy patching the fence after the sheep are lost often rise quickly.
"Be kind but not naive! Guard against others but don't harm them! Don't be too honest! The Domestic Department presents a full playbook for workplace survival based on 'Thick Face, Black Heart!' In a hierarchical organization, only continuous promotion can lead to more money and power. After achieving enlightenment, the reincarnated Ah Q will tell you:
- How to turn your job into a leisurely Rabbit Island;
- How to send the exploiting boss to a cradle;
- How to turn malicious colleagues into a bear's breakfast;
- How to hunt big fish in the murky waters of restructuring.
It's hard for a boss to promote someone who only gets praise from them. The way villains rise to power lies in the influence they build, which is far stronger than that of loyal ministers. If you really want to get a position or a project, the best way is to make it less attractive.