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DDTempest · 03-15-2009, 09:34 PM

I have been thinking about this a lot lately and wonder how my peers feel. Do you / are you willing to compromise dignity / integrity to get ahead at your job? Are you willing to be a "yes man" if it gets you ahead faster? Or do you stand defiantly knowing that it will take you longer to climb the ladder but you will be able to say you never compromised your dignity?

Mr. Blonde · 03-15-2009, 09:54 PM

I honestly think it depends on the job. Personally I don't think yours I would. I think you're way too smart to be working where you are.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 03-15-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde

I honestly think it depends on the job.

This.

In my line of work, it doesn't really matter. Being well liked can go very far in regards to promotions, however, majority of it is seniority based, which sucks. I know many senior guys that don't do anything, but are more likely to get positions solely because of their time in service.

So therefore, I just do my thing, as it really doesn't matter. I stay on people's good side and don't really make any waves, as I can essentially be fired for any reason for another 3 months. After that, I can do whatever the hell I want.

Not making anyone's "bad side," particularly those in the supervisory or higher positions, is very important.

I have a "party guy" reputation, whether or not that affects me in the long-run, no idea. Only time will tell. I'm trying to steer away from it, a little bit at least.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 03-15-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DDTempest

Do you / are you willing to compromise dignity to get ahead at your job?

NO

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Originally Posted by DDTempest

Do you / are you willing to compromise integrity to get ahead at your job?

Sure what the hell.

If you find you're sacrificing dignity in your job you've already likely been tracked by your superiors to go no where.

Ugly Bastard · 03-16-2009, 12:08 AM

I try not to be shortsighted. Usually a compromise of dignity or integrity goes against this. The working world is a fucking grind... people really suck. Like, I know we all say that and think that all the time, but it really, really, really is true: people just suck.

f3lix · 03-16-2009, 03:12 PM

I'll play the game as long as it's in my best interest. If it no longer benefits me, I move on. I don't burn bridges and try to avoid confrontations. Perhaps it's my line of work/study but the right people can shoot me to an amazing job, so I try to keep everything in perspective.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 03-18-2009, 01:51 AM

so... are we going to get to hear what instigated this thread?

Cocktooth · 03-18-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by f3lix

and try to avoid confrontations.

That would be you just being a pussy. Confrontation actually gets more respect then being the bitch. Maybe you should try/understand that.

f3lix · 03-18-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

That would be you just being a pussy. Confrontation actually gets more respect then being the bitch. Maybe you should try/understand that.

I'll be confrontational when I'm in a position where it matters.

I surely stand up for myself when I believe in what I'm doing. I hold strong.

What I meant by avoiding confrontations is getting into trivial bullshit with people that can only hurt me by exposing a flaw of mine.

03-16-2009, 12:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	I try not to be shortsighted. Usually a compromise of dignity or integrity goes against this. The working world is a fucking grind... people really suck. Like, I know we all say that and think that all the time, but it really, really, really is true: people just suck.
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03-18-2009, 01:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,330 Internets: 287710	so... are we going to get to hear what instigated this thread?
	#YOLO

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03-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 278288	I honestly think it depends on the job. Personally I don't think yours I would. I think you're way too smart to be working where you are.

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f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	I'll play the game as long as it's in my best interest. If it no longer benefits me, I move on. I don't burn bridges and try to avoid confrontations. Perhaps it's my line of work/study but the right people can shoot me to an amazing job, so I try to keep everything in perspective.