Cream Rises
Did you ever start to wonder if clients really notice who does what?
Say you’re on a consulting project and you’re working long hours on a tough problem. Your colleague, who also is on this project, schmoozes with your client like no other. This person, however, is not pulling her weight, which is making your part of the project more difficult.
There’s something wrong with this picture. You are beginning to feel exploited.
If you have been in this situation, then you should know that everything—good or bad—eventually catches up with you. Just as cream rises, your work ethic and thoroughness will pay off in the long run.
Similarly, while clients and even managers may not say anything about your colleague’s lackadaisical work behavior, ...
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