Comments on: The Most Important Tip For Job Hoppers: Join People, Not Firms

By: Kathryn C

Kathryn C — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:45:06 +0000

Hi! I think you can learn a lot from working for a bad boss or working with bad people. Long term, it doesn’t work, but if you’re at a good company and you’re getting what you want out of it (experience, savings etc), and can just tune them out and get your job done, it might be worth it.

Also, you learn how to “manage up” (ie manage your boss without them knowing you’re managing them) and also you learn how to deal with loserville colleagues, and they’re every where in the world, so it’s a good skill to have. Things aren’t perfect all the time so we need to know how to manage the situation so people don’t drag us down.

Granted, I’ve been told I’m good at “compartmentalizing”…. I”m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing…but it helps me get what I want to get done and not be bogged down by wackos at work.

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By: Lillie

Lillie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:01:39 +0000

I have been on the other end where the boss was definitely from another planet and made my life miserable and I couldn’t wait to move on. On the other hand, I am currently in a situation where I love my co-workers and we mentor and support each other. Another plus is that I am my own boss working a part-time business that allows me to mentor and support others. It’s the best of both worlds and once I retire, I’ll devote all of my time to my business and being the best boss ever.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:53:09 +0000

@Monevator Thanks for the clarification! I thought that's what you meant, but just in case, I thought it'd be fun to challenge your assumption :) "I haven't sent my own CV to find work" is crystal clear.

By: Monevator

Monevator — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:55:03 +0000

@Sam – No, I’d happily send along someone else’s CV, that wasn’t what I meant. I do this all the time, and have helped at least half a dozen people into jobs. Probably a dozen.

I meant *I* haven’t sent a CV – I get all my work from word-of-mouth, and they never ask for a reference. Like you say, it’s all about the people.