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[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 22 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I understood this during university years, the dean's office was considered a torture chamber by students, but i always was nice to the supposedly dragon ladies working there and i somehow had my paperwork always done fast, no problem and with a smile

[–] meyotch@slrpnk.net 18 points 2 weeks ago

This is a major life lesson many never learn.

Suck up to the CEO for appearances sake, but be genuinely kind and grateful to the admins. It’s amazing how good relationships with the people who do the actual work make things easier.