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		grumpy_coder on March 21, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Career Development: What It Means to Be a Manager,... in this context 'your boss' is usually a level or two above your direct manager on org chart Take it as the most senior person you can get regular face time with, this also needs to be gamed.

guappa on March 25, 2025 [–]

I thought it went without saying… That's how you get promoted over your boss and become his boss.

I've seen it happen.

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