What are examples of some politics involved in becoming a partner? Do I stand a chance if I’m on average sized engagements?

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You chances of making partner are 1% or less and probably drop even further when you realize after a year 99% of partners are sad sacks of shit nobody wants to be like who wear golden handcuffs.

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Who said I'm wise? I just know that the partners are sad sacks of shit. I literally strive to be the opposite of everything they are. You're damn right I am, cuz I'm not brown nosing the partners.

I think your ability to network and build connections within and outside your company is the most important step to become a partner.

Within the network is the key. If you have no sponsors, you won’t make it to P.

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