Nothing moves on its own, not even your career, and you need a hell of a push to keep it moving up: both by self and also by others.
But, who are those others and how they influence your career through such 'push-and-pull?'
Your subordinates, peers and superiors -- not only in current organization but also, where you worked earlier.
I once lost out on a promotion deal: one of my ex-colleagues - we both disliked each other and made no secret of it - happened to be in good book of my current boss and his negative feedback cost me the promotion and a good career.
'Was it right or wrong on the part of my boss?'
Obviously wrong, because he should have verified the facts with a third-party before drawing any conclusion -- which he didn't.
But nobody bothers, because that's how - usually - such issues are being worked out in the Corporates world: recommendations, either way, play a vital role in deciding the reward!
Similar incident happened with a friend of mine, but in his case it was a new
assignment that was almost finalized by the employer, before retreating suddenly.
Same reason: negative feedback by an ex-colleague.
So never spoil your relationship with anyone, anywhere, all through, because you don't know, who at what point of time - may be a decade later - may pull you back.
I was fortunate that a superior shared the fact, and I learned a lesson.
Take care!!!
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