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seamustheseagull t1_j9t88m2 wrote

Reply to comment by kirpid in Return to Office - My experience & rationalization. by [deleted]

It's fun that you think companies will hold onto replaceable staff members because they "like" them and see more of them.

At most you might manage to keep your job for an extra year or two, but if you're in that firing line, you should be focussing on upskilling yourself rather than putting in appearances.

A secretary is still a viable career because someone still needs to actually answer the phone and use the computer. Senior management don't want to have to manage their own calendars and answer all their own emails.

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kirpid t1_j9ta9q5 wrote

I’d certainly agree it’s critical to upskill. That’s much more important than faking social engagement.

I’m just saying that eye contact and hand shakes go a long way in building trust. It could be the difference between closing a deal and not.

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