Ask HN: What's the Most Useful Piece of Career Advice You've Received?

7 points by schappim 2 months ago | 6 comments
  • Doctor-R 2 months ago
    Ages ago, when secretaries (usually female) were still common in offices, my boss told me "learn the names of all of the secretaries and say hello <name> every time you see them. If they know you and like you, they will probably do you a favor, when you need it. They are the important people running the company."

    You have to do visible, great work.

    • Uzmanali 2 months ago
      The best advice I ever got was from a mentor who told me: Your network is your net worth but only if you give more than you take.
      • toomuchtodo 2 months ago
        50% of your job is being liked by your manager and those you work with. The rest can be taught.
        • BMc2020 2 months ago
          Show up on time every day.
          • krupan 2 months ago
            Sorry, I've got more than one.

            Learn how to manage your manager

            Make sure the work you do is maximally visible (at least to your co-workers)

            • devonnull 2 months ago
              Take what you do seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously.
              • 2 months ago