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[quote=Anonymous]Be more confident. Speak up and speak wisely in that when you talk, people respect what you have to say.

Be willing to learn. Anticipate what your boss might want from you before they ask. Seek out a mentor who wants to provide advice.

Work for bosses who respect your time and boundaries.

Keep your mouth shut in terms of your personal life. Keep it private if you can. Often the friends you meet at work are not for life, and it is just a friendship of convenience. I have met a handful of real friends, but it is rare. Things you say can be used against you later. For instance, I had a toxic workplace where my colleagues were jealous of me because I got married at an expensive venue and had a honeymoon abroad. They treated me poorly because they felt I was uppity.

If a place is toxic, run. I took a class in organizational dynamics in grad school and thought it was junk. Later on, I found out the hard way that if you don't believe in your workplace's values and the leadership, it is not the right fit.
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