Veteran's workplace experience summary

1. Don't doubt it - just by being slightly colder in attitude and more reclusive in behavior, you can scare off 80% of people.

2. Only discuss work matters during work hours, maintain boundaries, don't engage in idle chatter - this gives others no reason to attack you.

3. When maliciously provoked, don't be too weak. If it's not your fault, fight back confidently. Strike one punch hard to prevent a hundred punches coming.

4. Be somewhat guarded, learn to handle situations appropriately, showcase your high value while occasionally revealing unimportant flaws - otherwise outstanding trees get blown down by the wind.

5. In the workplace, ability is most important. Quickly master and adapt to your work - this is the foundation for everything improving.

6. Build good relations with your direct supervisor. When leadership shows you goodwill, others won't dare cross the line.

7. At key moments, dare to voice opinions and have the courage to compete, demonstrating your resources and capabilities.

8. Associate with excellent people, stay away from gossip and lowbrow crowds - your circle determines your network.

9. Keep your mouth tight. Biting dogs don't bark. Talk too much and you lose mystique, letting others grab you by the neck.

10. The workplace has colleagues, not friends. Don't believe me? When interests are at stake, the truth becomes clear.

11. Improve your EQ. After getting familiar with the environment, learn to get along with those around you - at least superficially.

12. Every workplace has those who don't work but act tough while getting full pay. Don't provoke them - keep your distance.

13. Don't care about others' speculation and negative opinions. Just keep running forward. Once you surpass them, what can they do? Their mouths are theirs - ignore what you can't control.

14. Don't be a pushover or a sycophant. Absolute competence earns partners' support - use ability to defeat unwritten rules.

15. In the adult world, face isn't important. Being isolated is normal. First you must stay, remain present, then future opportunities will come to showcase your talents.