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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's actually not too hard -- just be hyper-competent.

Be the most reliable employee at all times. Always show up prepared. Deliver projects early. Have a good attitude. This is a weird thing I got from Machiavelli, so it's got a kind of ugly origin, but it helps: never complain, and never admit to struggling or feeling tired. Know your stuff. I remember once my boss came into my office and asked me a question and I answered it -- he went to leave and then turned around and said to me "You are the only person here who always knows the answer any time I have a question." Make so that you are the one to rely on.

Thank don't hesitate to let people know you want to move up. I remember when a job opening came up that would have been a dream job for me, but I was years away from having enough experience for it. My Dh, who had worked there longer than i had encouraged me to apply anyway -- because it "puts you on the radar." I interviewed, and, as expected, didn't get it. A year later, another cool position came open -- and I got it. It was a big deal. I never would have even been considered for it if I hadn't applied to the other job that I would never have gotten. You want to move up? You have to show that ambition. You have to show that enthusiasm for the work. [/quote]

I agree with this. But it only works in a competent, well ran office. I am very good at my job and people noticed. I take pride in smoothing things over, making my complicated job look as easy as possible. To my benefit I took over a complete disaster and made it a fantastic program immediately. People who were there before noticed, new people don’t really understand how bad it can be when my program messes up.

I feel like my path is the hard path though. And the one most women take. Do a good job and hope people notice. I think that it helps when you’re stylish, well put together and well spoken. [/quote]

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