It seems lately that it's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know. When searching for other jobs to help pay the bills, save for a big purchase , or prepare for retirement, do you take into consideration the who over the what? And why?

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You are currently posting as works at

What do you mean lately? Seems to me that is how it has always been..

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I understand what you're saying. I remember a time when your performance & abilities were the determining factors for raises and/or promotions. In the last 10-15 years, it's come down to how much chapstick you apply.

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