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The Company You Work For Is Not Your Friend
One thing becomes apparent after the honeymoon of a newly-launched career is over: Your employer-whether it's a scrappy startup or a massive multi-million dollar company-is not your friend. You are a resource. That means the only one you can trust, really, is you. Here's how to keep a cool head and stay in control of your career.
The Company You Work For Is Not Your Friend
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I hate that this is true. Why does it have to be like this?




I remember my first big day job at an office that I landed after graduating from college, thinking the woman in HR was really there to look after me. I was disabused of this notion partway through my stay there.
Yeah, I guess it's part of the job to appear as if they are looking after you? I had the same experience. It's a bit cruel, this façade.