It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know....

[A1Mikey]

Has anybody found in the workplace that its too much about personalities rather than merit in order to get ahead? What are your experiences???

[eyethenkyew]

Gosh, that's a new one - not.

[ummmm]

ETY - Still want to know the name beginning with 'M' :-)

[NazNomad]

Mc

[ummmm]

An Irish middle name beginning with M

[naomi24]

That applies in all walks of life and in all situations.

[jno]

depends. Often, personality is an important part of the job - maybe you're woking with the public, or maybe they're trying to staff a department with people who get along well with each other. I would imagine the higher you go, the more merit is important.

[joggerjayne]

But that's how it should be, isn't it ?

[jackthehat]

Will you be sharing full details or do we have to guess..........?

[stewey]

In reality, it's "Who knows you".

[karenmac60]

In my work the conscientious ones who keep their heads down and do the work are always ignored for the loud ones who skive and make sure they give themselves a big pat on the back on the odd occasion they actually do anything. I imagine most places are the same and it sucks

[JonnyBoy12]

If you are a person does that mean you have a personality? Just thought I would ask.

[Sqad]

<<<<<It's Not WHAT You Know, But WHO You Know...<<<<<

oooooh! sweeping statement but by and large............YES.........in my experience.

[joggerjayne]

I'm still not sure of the answer to this question.

I've put the feelers out through the Old Girls' Network, and I'll get back to you.

[society]

"It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know...."

Its; not a bad thing, it could come in quite handy...
I'm sure you know what I mean *wink*

[joggerjayne]

There's no point knowing people if they don't open the odd door for you.

Speaking of which ...

If anyone knows anyone at the new Heston B restaurant, who could get me a table for lunch ...

BEFORE THE END OF MAY !!!!!!!!

... then please give me the nod.

You just KNOW that they have got tables free.

I mean, if I was Kate Moss or Angelina Jolie, they would find me a table, yes?

So come on, let's out the network to some use !!

[joggerjayne]

I meant ...

"let's PUT the network to some use" !

[dumbiedykes]

love Stewey's answer on this one!!

[Andyvon]

That's been the way of things since time immemorial Mike and it'll probably continue to be so. How many people get ahead on merit alone? They have to know the right people and be liked by the right people too.

My brother always knew how to get on with the right people. He's now a senior manager of a large computer company, despite being the only manager who hasn't got a degree. He just got on with the right people. By contrast I've always been a free spirit and I've never conformed to anyone else's ideas. I never got on with the right people so I was forced to go into business many years ago. I'm pleased I was successful and can still say I've never had a 'boss' or 'superior' but if I was more sociable I would probably have had a lifetime of paid employment.

Oh yes.....it's definitely NOT WHAT you know but WHO you know.