People Divulge The Biggest Lesson They've Ever Learned In The Corporate World

The corporate world is a beastly institution, swallowing up millions and subjecting everybody to its own absurd logic.

It rewards and punishes about as predictably as a housefly chooses which counter to land on.

Unfortunately for people in that world, it's existentially just as infuriating as a housefly. Except its a housefly that controls your ability to pay rent and provide healthcare for your family.

It's no surprise that people have *colorful* things to say about the corporate world.

The common theme here? Good, focused, hard work is the last thing that matters.

u/Namaeslay asked, "What is the biggest lesson you learnt in the corporate world?"What is the biggest lesson you learnt in the corporate world?"

You'll Want to Steer Clear of Blatant Violence

How to scream silently and not throw my boss through a window.

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Honestly, Horrifying

If it's not documented, it doesn't exist and/or never happened.

u/thegeekforever

Keep On Keepin' On

You can carve out a pretty long career by being just mediocre enough at your job to essentially be ignored.

u/-Words-Words-Words

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Fake It Til You Make It

Hard work does not pay off. Fitting in does.

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Eyes on the Prize

Whenever someone you work with leaves for another company, be friendly with them in their last weeks and stay in touch.

Your network is how you get new jobs, and new jobs are how you get promotions and raises.

u/amaROenuZ

Trust the Paradox

Train your replacement. You won't be able to get a promotion if there's no one else to take your job.

u/MyrtaDrayton

It's All About Laying Low

Nobody will tell you the best trick of sales is knowing when you're not needed.

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If you're not talking in a meeting you're called into, ALWAYS have yourself on mute.

u/scratchy_mcballsy

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Idiots. Idiots Everywhere.

A very significant number of people are absolutely winging it and have no idea what they're doing.

The corporate world is not a meritocracy – you will encounter incompetent people at every level of hierarchy.

u/fr33lefty

High School Never Ends

There's no avoiding office politics. Either you'll get pulled into it directly, or your mentors or friends will be/get embroiled in them and expect you to support them.

u/dumplingmoney

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Bein' Bold

If you want something then ask for it. Do you wanna sit in on discussions about things that are relevant to your job? Ask. Do you wanna build experience in a certain technology that's not directly related to your job? Ask for it.

If you have a good manager that cares about improving people's careers, they will more than likely accommodate you.

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The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing A Life Partner

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No one wants to be alone.

But that doesn't mean we should settle when it comes to choosing a romantic partner.

When people rush into things without letting love flourish, it could lead to problems down the line that can inevitably lead to difficult breakups.

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People Share Their All-Time Favorite TV Sitcom Couples

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Among the many reasons people watch, and rewatch, sitcoms is to imagine your life was more like the one you were watching.

Being able to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Greenwich Village on a line cook's salary, somehow always having the comfortable sofa available at your favorite coffee shop whenever you pop in, or having your best friends always available at your beck and call whenever you need them.

For the romantics, however, it's wishing you could have a romance like you've seen on television.

True not all sitcom romances are exactly the sort that makes you go all aflutter (Were Ross and Rachel actually on a break? And don't even get me started about Ted and Robin.)

Other sitcom couples are so captivating, though, that we would have given anything to be at their wedding... or at the very least go to their home for dinner every Friday.

And this includes plutonic couples, as there is nothing more heartwarming than a lasting friendship.

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People Divulge Their Biggest 'I F**ked Up' Experiences

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As an editor, I am not just in charge of proofreading and correcting style and format. I am also in charge of making sure all the contact information provided, such as phone numbers and emails, work.

After working for 10 hours straight a few months ago, I forgot to check the phone numbers and let a brochure go to publication with a phone number that did not work.

Luckily, a similar mistake had actually happened before with another editor for another client a year prior, so contact info on print materials like this brochure were checked by every department rather than just editorial, and the mistake was caught.

Since I didn't know this, when I heard the phone number was wrong, my heart dropped to my stomach and I thought I was sure fired. Luckily, I was just told to make sure this never happens again. I was relived that there was no fallout, but when I first heard what happened, my only thought was. 'I totally f**ked up!'

Redditors are no strangers to this feeling, as they've made egregious mistakes themselves. They are only too eager to share their experiences.

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People Break Down The Absolute Biggest Ways To Waste Your Money

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With the world's finances the way they are, it's a miracle if people can save their spare change.

Inflation has a stronghold on too many people.

Sometimes it feels like just breathing can cost you money.

It's hard to make and absurdly easy to lose.

So be vigilant with your wallet.

And try to spend on certain things in moderation.

Going out for meals three times a day adds up.

Even with Wendy's value menu.

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