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by royal77 says hello friend on March 3rd, 2008

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Can you tell me a least two ways to get a fast promotion at your job?

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  • by RosieGHM Jetpacker on March 3rd, 2008

    RosieGHM Jetpacker

    Always and never...

    Always do more than is expected of you

    Never complain about your co-workers

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  • by Someguy on March 3rd, 2008

    Someguy

    The easiest way to do it is to make your boss look good by doing your job well so his department excels and he/she gets a promotion.

    The second easiest way is to NOT be the only person who can do your job. Do it well, but don't be irreplaceable. Once you are not replaceable you'll never go anywhere.

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  • by quarkum on August 3rd, 2008

    quarkum

    If you really want that promotion:

    Work harder than 90% of your co-workers
    Be nicer than 90% of your co-workers
    Dress sharper than 90% of your co-workers [sucks but this will definitely fast-track you]
    Don't bad-mouth ANYONE, EVER
    Solve problems, don't cause them
    Be a team player, but stand up for yourself when it's important
    Imagine a version of yourself who's been promoted already, and behave like that person

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  • by Firebrand on July 26th, 2008

    Firebrand

    Always be on time.
    Be ready to put in extra time and effort
    Do your job better than anyone else could.
    Be smart and pleasant.

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  • by Jez is recovering on March 4th, 2008

    Jez is recovering

    Stand out - go above and beyond what is required of your job.

    Have a POSITIVE attitude towards everything you do.

    Be an innovator - come up with new ideas to do things.

    Be a role model. Never talk negatively about coworkers or the company with any other employee.

    Be highly ethical, trustworthy and dependable.

    There is 5.... :)

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  • by Nobody on March 4th, 2008

    Nobody

    Become a whore

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  • by Doggie S on March 3rd, 2008

    Doggie S

    As you already know, promotions don’t just happen. And while it’s nice to think that hard work and a positive attitude are tickets to the fast track, think again.

    But getting a promotion isn’t as mysterious and difficult as most people think. Hard work alone won’t get you noticed, but hard work and a mohawk will.

    1. Master Your Current Job

    No one promotes a person who’s mishandling his or her current position. How can anyone expect you to leap from an exploding locomotive into a vat of burning oil when you can’t even take a swift kick in the groin? You need the confidence, authority, and nuance of a veteran, and that means mastering the A-to-Zs of your junior stuntman position, from ‘Accepting Pain’ to ‘Zipping Up Your Flame-Retardant Jumpsuit.’

    2. Be Patient

    Some employees don’t stay with a company long enough to receive advancement. Factors such as long-term disability, hideous disfigurement, accidental dismemberment, and major helicopter malfunction are often out of your control, but getting the promotion of your dreams won’t happen if you willingly quit your job. Sometimes, the biggest obstacle you face in the deadly minefields of your high-octane career is yourself. Hang in there. Seniority is often earned simply because the guy above you lost the ability to walk after his ejector seat failed to activate in time. Sit tight and keep your eye on the prize…your time will come.

    http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/how_to/the_nonexpert_how_to_get_promoted.php

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  • by OmarFW on March 3rd, 2008

    OmarFW

    Work harder then your coworkers and be friendlier then your coworkers. :P

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  • by Carrot and Stick on March 3rd, 2008

    Carrot and Stick

    Be a young, blonde female.

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  • by Takei-Shihan on March 3rd, 2008

    Takei-Shihan

    At my job(s) there is no way to get a promotion. I own and operate two small businesses from my home and I am the only person in both companies ... so, there is no one above me, there is no one below me, and there is only the one position.

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  • by Anonymous on August 13th, 2008

    Anonymous

    Be the owners son, or marry the bosses daughter!

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  • by eric on March 9th, 2008

    eric

    Sleep w/ your boss
    Blackmail your boss...Bam!

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  • by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on March 9th, 2008

    Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite.

    Work hard and mind your own business. So I've heard, at least. My employer knows better than to even think about offering me a promotion.

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  • by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on March 9th, 2008

    -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....-

    It never hurts to do a bit of brown-nosing to your manager! Its also very important to act like youre really 'into' your job - and when asked to do anything, respond as if you dont mind lol!

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  • by misskitty3681 on March 5th, 2008

    misskitty3681

    Kiss butt and date the boss's son/daughter.

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  • by Chris the other white meat on March 4th, 2008

    Chris the other white meat

    Finally go to human resourses and report the years of harrassment you have endured from your micro managing boss. Oh and don't forget to tell them all the times he said un appropriate things like calling you a fag or saying your wife has big tits.

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  • by Ezmama on March 3rd, 2008

    Ezmama

    Go to work everyday and work your butt off.

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  • by ChelseaMark on March 3rd, 2008

    ChelseaMark

    Not being capable to do the lesser job and by buying the managers beer in the local pub.

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  • by PandaGirl on March 3rd, 2008

    PandaGirl

    Sleep with your boss.....j/k lol no just work hard at what you do... good things will come your way(wow i sound like a fortune cookie) lol

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  • by sm00z on March 3rd, 2008

    sm00z

    1. Make the bosses coffee every morning.

    2. Get along with all of your co-workers and business associates.

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