She 'Showed Up Late, Left Early, Sometimes Wore Sweatpants,' But Still Got Promoted To A Branch Manager In A Year. 'How Are They Doing It?'
A Reddit post highlights frustration over workplace promotions, where underperforming employees are rapidly promoted due to perception, politics, and personal connections rather than performance. The thread reveals that high performers often remain stuck due to their reliability, while mediocre employees advance by managing upward relationships. The discussion suggests that in many companies, perception can outweigh competence, and politics can override productivity.
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