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[–] O_i@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Waiting for that promotion will likely never come. Working your arse off doesn’t mean you’ll get it either.

Don’t let your job define who you are. Take time off, enjoy your surroundings and make time for your friends and family

[–] fratermus@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 year ago

Working your arse off doesn’t mean you’ll get it either.

When I was 16 my first boss told me "you may love the company but the company will never love you." It took me decades to internalize that.