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TwirlyNugget
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Trending @HCL; [Guide] How I got an insane bonus this year?

Listen up, corporate coolie. I've cracked the code on how to milk this company for every penny it's worth, and I'm here to share my secrets. Why? Because f*ck these soulless corporations that treat us like disposable slaves.

  1. Your manager is just another pawn. Learn their weaknesses and exploit them. Buy them coffee, laugh at their jokes, and subtly hint at how amazing you are. They'll eat it up.

  2. Knowledge is power. Don't share anything unless it directly benefits you. Let your coworkers flounder while you swoop in to save the day at the last minute.

  3. Did someone else come up with a great idea? Congratulations, it's yours now. Mention it to higher-ups before they do. By the time the truth comes out, you'll already have that bonus in your pocket.

  4. Remember, it's a zero-sum game. If someone else looks bad, you look better by comparison. Find subtle ways to highlight others' mistakes while showcasing your own "solutions."

  5. Numbers don't lie, but they can be manipulated. Learn which metrics your bosses care about and find creative ways to inflate them, even if it means sacrificing actual productivity.

  6. Make sure you're the only one who understands critical systems or processes. Then, drop hints about how things would fall apart without you. They'll be too scared to let you go.

  7. Identify the power players and suck up to them relentlessly. Bonus points if you can get them to mentor you – nothing says "give this person a fat bonus" like executive favoritism.

Is this unethical? Absolutely. But let's be real they don't give a sh*t about ethics when it comes to squeezing every last drop of productivity out of you.

I've used these tactics to triple my bonus over the past two years, all while doing less actual work. The system is rigged, folks. Either learn to game it or get left behind.

What do you think?

17mo ago
SillyBoba
SillyBoba
17mo

Corporate Machiavelli

ZoomyJellybean
ZoomyJellybean
17mo

so whats your ctc, tech stack, yoe? before and after 2 years

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