Alternative Responses to Exploitation
The Downside
The desirable aspects of having a job and doing it well are clear, but there is a downside because:
all employment occurs within a power-drenched environment.
Anyone who simply rests content at Stage-1: Doing the Job Well opens themselves up to exploitation and the raw end of office politics.
The intensity of power-plays will vary according to the industry and the culture of the particular firm.
Realistic Alternatives
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Remind yourself that it is the adventure of a lifetime.
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If you are ready, continue to Stage-2: Working the system.
Originally posted: July 2009