Enough of the cutting edge technology stuff. What about the non-nerds with no technical talent? You geeks think that you know it all and we, the “real" people don't have any techniques of our own?
Of course, we also do! While you nerds are having a meaningful relationship with your technical manuals we are out in the real world enjoying ourselves because our techniques are easy to apply and just require some careful thought while applying them – be it on existing job or while looking for your new one. The earlier blog had missed out some theories that can be listed as follows:
The First rule is "One must have a job which has no easily quantified output." You want a job where your output is intangible such as an opinion or a position. You do not want to get pinned down by facts or rupees and paise output.
The Second rule is; "Always try for the most ambiguous opinion that you can get by with." This way, you can say that you were right irrespective of what happened to your opinion.
The Third rule is: "Never disagree with your boss"- as this is seldom healthy for your career. The exception to this is, if you know (for sure) that your boss is in deep trouble with his boss, then you probably want to align you opinion with that of your boss's boss.
The Fourth rule is: Never state your opinion in writing. Oral options stated forthrightly while exuding confidence are the best approach. If pressed for a written opinion do it in Email, since people tend to delete old Email messages.
The Fifth rule is; "Always be ready to change your opinion." If reality contradicts a past pronouncement change you stance as quickly as you can. People have short memories, especially for things which they hear. Your revised opinion, stated earnestly, should be able to convince your listeners that this is what you said in the first place.
The Sixth rule is; "Look as good as you can." Surveys have shown that good looking, well dressed, well spoken and physically fit guys and gals succeed much better. Do whatever you need to achieve this. Get good tasteful clothes, work out, diet, get a face lift whatever; but do it. Your opinions will be much more believable if you are 'looking good"!
The Seventh rule is: "Hang out with the right people" Do not waste your valuable time associating with people who cannot help you with your career! You have to spend "quality time" with the opinion leaders in your organization so that you can be sure that none of your opinions conflict with or contradict theirs. This gives a chance to express carefully thought out opinions, which complement those of the leaders. Remember "You cannot soar like an eagle when you hang out with turkeys"!
What does this have to do with Job Security? Well, getting ahead in your company is a form of job security, since only the fittest survive.
Oops! I am getting late! I have to get my hair done before I have dinner with the CEO tonight. Follow the Rules and Good Luck!
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