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wow, this truly is the grumpy forum! Come on, its the new year!
I've been there a 1000 times and work in an industry full of blowhards and ass kissers, and yes they always get ahead. I've seen people who are terrible human beings and even worse employees rise through the ranks quickly.
Integrity is the most important thing in the world and I will NEVER compromise that, EVER.
It took me years to be able to say the following. Maybe its maturity, maybe its experience- so take it or leave it, but here is some advice. You can keep your integrity, your values, and your pride and still find a way to "play the game". "The game" is a necessary part of social life, its how humans have evolved, you can choose to ignore it, but it will not go away. Face it and deal with it. So many workers are pissed that they dont get what they want yet, they never ask for what they want. Its your responsibility to state your goals and an action plan to get you there. Dont expect ANYTHING. Make things happen and more importantly make sure people know you made it happen. there is no guilt in blowing your own horn. If Jimi Hendrix spent his life playing in his basement, would anyone know who he is? In the end be you, but be aggressive, be honest with what you can and cant do. Are you a leader? do you take chances? Do you want to be who you would have to be in that position? Take charge of your destiny and make it your own, but realize "the game" exists and win it.
An I know its corny, but no truer words have ever been spoken - you only lose when you fail to get up and try again!
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