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[–] [email protected] 57 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you want to climb the corporate ladder, chasing money and power, that's the way it works.

Nobody gets ahead by providing free labour, that shit is a myth so slaves work "hard" and nepo babies get promoted...

[–] shalafi -2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

OP's talking about the necessary grind, not working for free. Though that can be part of success.

20-years ago I was grinding on my computers non-stop. That got me a tech support job. Few jobs later, I'm grinding on my home lab to learn more for what I wanted to do at work. That packed my resume and I doubled my pay and benefits on the next job.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

OP's talking about the necessary grind, not working for free.

what are you basing this on? OP prompt is "free work:" Steve said "sure"

but ok (gen-x) boomer

way to bring your personal non sequitur anecdote int this tho, you really hit peak boomer here

[–] VelvetStorm 4 points 3 months ago

Tbf, I am sick of Gen-X getting a pass or being ignored completely. They had great opportunities just like boomers and they are also pulling up the fucking ladder.