It’s not fair, but that person with their hand always up is going to get promoted before you. They’re going to get an office before you. They’re going to leverage their promotion to a better-paying job at a competitor before you even get a raise. You were better trained, better prepared. But you didn’t let the world see that because you were scared. That fear is going to stop you from getting full value for your work. Don’t let it happen. On the other side of this coin is the person who’s too quick to raise their hand. They’re doing it because they’re fearful that someone else is going to get
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