Ignoring Office Politics Is DESTROYING Your Career

[@StewartLucrative]

I've learned the hard way that just showing up, working hard, putting your nose to the grindstone, and going home, it's one of the worst things you can do for your career. Even if you don't fall victim to gossip, you will come across as disengaged and uninterested. Meanwhile other people around you who objectively are not as good at their job will be recognized, appreciated, and promoted because they are part of the social group that is the office.

[@laurajones7314]

@@chrisgale5634 yes, but what SHOULD be the case and what IS the case is a different story

[@Shark_King325]

Unfortunately this is true I’ve seen it over and over again with different jobs typically the most qualified, creative, intelligent and hardest working employees are the ones who get shafted, treated poorly, and become targets. The lazy and unqualified workers end up becoming bosses, supervisors etc. the same people who you are told to show how to do their job better and pick up their slack will end up your boss one day while you are left behind and discarded simply because someone higher up just doesn’t like you for whatever reason.

[@StewartLucrative]

@@chrisgale5634 you will never ever get anywhere with that attitude. You will be in your 40s 50s 60s working in entry-level position with that attitude. There's nothing wrong with that if you're content with that, but if you want more you have to adapt.

[@LD71685]

How have you fixed this/done instead?

[@vanessavega2665]

Hence why I'm willing to take a major pay cut to work from home!

[@JenniferBrick]

Politics don't disappear when you wfh.

[@Plumpers]

You’re still participating in group dynamics… but you’re moving less pieces on the board. But you can definitely still participate from home via your profile photo, emails, and chat. Be on video looking well groomed at every meeting. This will help your impression on those who don’t see you in person every day :)

[@PremKChettri-hb9zl]

I am wtf.. so yea there is part of it

[@laurajones7314]

Office politics happen when WFH. The only way you can avoid it is having your own business and being the sole employee aka working for yourself.

[@barose1]

@@laurajones7314Sole employee and self funded.

[@Mysticbladegod]

I've dodged it and it's done wonders for my career. I've won by not playing.

[@LadyPrincessDiana]

I feel so called out right now 😂 I am now starting to see the "game" for what it is, after so many mistakes because it really is soul crushing to see how a misstep can cause so many issues, especially for us neurodivergents who were never given the rulebook to begin with.

[@JenniferBrick]

I hope you feel called out in the kindest way possible 💜 Realizing there is a rulebook in the first place when you're not neurotypical is a whole thing, let alone piecing together the rules (because all the rules they tell you aren't the real rules). Thing is when you figure it out, it's gets soooo easy. Lots of videos on my channel to help, and my workshop is going to be 🔥

[@LadyPrincessDiana]

@@JenniferBrick Yeah, don't worry, haha! That's why I love your channel! I've watched A LOT of your videos already (and only realised now I wasn't subscribed yet! a mistake that is now fixed!) and they've been super helpful to make me see some of the things I was doing wrong. And yeah, it's easier now that I understand that we're all role-playing. I've checked out your workshop and it looks like the EXACT thing I need right now, so I'll def sign up! Hopefully it'll work for European times as well >

[@FunkMobbMack]

It's true, I've been at a job where I avoided politics, kept to my own thought it was the smart bet. But all that did was isolate me, I was out of the loop on important things, hearsay and rumors, that would effectively make my perspective on what was going on better. It's good to mingle, throw your two cents in to let people know you're on their side, even if you're not💯😎👌🏽

[@JenniferBrick]

Isolation prevents alliances and advocates. You need to have people who will say your names in rooms you aren't in, call out bs, and keep you in the loop.

[@FruityHachi]

@@JenniferBrick when I socialized in school to create alliances, the so-called allies did not have my back I had so-called "friends" literally laugh in my face when I needed help or to keep me in the loop damned when you isolate, damned when you socialize

[@saganhuxley]

This is why autistic folks suffer in corporations run by allistics, and inevitably leave. We don’t play games.

[@saganhuxley]

The most unstable, ungrounded narcissists are the ones who excel, and they’re typically mediocre and ineffective at their jobs. I’ve experienced or witnessed it time and again. We aren’t living in a meritocracy, we’re living in a society where sociopaths who a**kiss just enough (and usurp their colleagues accomplishments) are the ones who excel. In fact, I just happened to see a former coworker’s LinkedIn and she completely hoovered all of my accomplishments AND position title, applying it to get a job selling community building software. She was the most disorganized human being, terrible at her actual job, and would call me drunk to complain about coworkers…but this is what’s championed in society because “politics” and “you have to play the game.” Nonsense. Absolute nonsense. This is why we’re a breath away from full idocracy right now.

[@cassielee1114]

Explains government

[@laurajones7314]

Correct, this is why we're destroying the planet and headed towards fascism if we don't change course.

[@googlesmoogle7126]

Ha whatever! I always opted out of office politics and never had a problem. Then I got a remote job and it was even better.

[@LotusRed-x9u]

Though unpleasant, office politics cant be ignored unfortunately. I learnt that the hard way !

[@rvh77]

I just hate drama, but you are absolutely correct.

[@mikehenkes]

Ignoring and Avoiding office politics is a breath of fresh air. Management in American has failed, let them and let the competent people pick up the pieces.

[@davidellis5141]

It's nice that Jennifer had the best 👌 possible sponsor for this video , herself. One definitely wants to avoid career stagnation & following the tips of Jennifer will ensure you do.

[@JenniferBrick]

It was a perfectly assigned sponsor 😂

[@Uksoapfan]

So it is basically people who crawl to the management to get to the top, by doing lots of overtime, and buying the boss drinks and such in the canteen, and even trying to pip deserving colleagues to the post by rubbishing them. As I said, I got a temporary promotion when the usual team leader was away, and a colleague who I had got on with was quite unhelpful and sulky as he was good pals with the team leader, so thought he should get the job. I was 19 and the colleague was 58, he may have been jealous that a much younger person got the job over him.

[@KAREN-od9yx]

I've never engaged in office politics...I just slept my way to the top.

[@christinao8877]

Beware of baiting comments from coworkers. Don’t respond to questions about your opinion about a manager, coworker or office policies. Your responses will be twisted and used against you.

[@JenniferBrick]

My rule is to never say anything behind someone back that you would not say to their face. In general, share positive opinions only.

[@apscoinscurrenciesmore7599]

What if they're spreading lies against u and your reputation is at stake

[@Iluvmydogs128]

I absolutely need to subscribe to your channel. I have been working hard all of my life. Graduated from freakin Ivy League. Bosses have always enticed me with possible promotions but I have never actually gotten one. I am working mother of two now. I don’t need a promotion at this point. I just want to avoid being the target when all I do is stay quiet and work hard- which was my biggest mistake.

[@gerardsloan1593]

O worked in an Orwellian call center a few years ago. Worst job ever. I found colleagues were every bit as bad as customers, not only for manipulation, my shifts being placed around them (when they were on leave). However, I kept to myself, minded my own business, avoided cliques etc, was punctual and attentive. Nevermind, an offensive note was placed at my desk for everyone to see etc. I tried to avoid gossip and politics at all times and ironically ended up being the centre of it a few times. I can confirm that you will get caught up in workplace politics whether you want to or not (good bad ugly etc) i used to believe hard work dedication and sacrifices got you to the top (nevermind), i also thought HR was there for me (nevermind lol). The best lessons in life are the ones you learn yourself the hard way to. I could go on. Have a good day reader.

[@iraclery]

As much as I hate office politics, I agree with the message. You are just making sure no one steals your work and you need to preserve your integrity. There are a lot of people who want to rise to the top by dragging or bringing other people down. (Also, the content is good and important for the career growth for a lot of people, idk why some are commenting on the content creator’s attractiveness or outfit. Is this literally the 60’s or something or is the mentality stuck there?)

[@JenniferBrick]

There are positive ways to engage in politics. It really is all about building relationships, managing reputation and growing influence. With these three things you can become impervious to the nasty forms of office politics. (And KZbin often pushes my content to hateful men who watch deeply misogynistic content. They're either stuck in the 60s or think of we traveled back in time they would be more successful. Why that happens I'll never know)

[@macthemec]

Sounds verbatim like my old job, other guy never wasted an opportunity to make me look bad, even had the manager calling me accusing me of taking something (that was broken) home, like i’d have use for a random broken thing, I can’t believe they fell for such a preposterous accusation

[@LD71685]

Unfortunately I've found that if you stand up for yourself, you make the matters worse/why it will never be a win win situation.

[@humiliated_by_auberle]

😢 I have been failing for almost thirty years. Listen to her or end up homeless with health issues.

[@scsdotclass6872]

“A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.”

[@Mark-rd1it]

Being your own boss is the only way.

[@JenniferBrick]

Unless you find a way to work and get paid without any human interaction - you will deal with politics. Client politics, industry politics, politics with your team you hire to help operate your business.

[@laurajones7314]

​@@JenniferBrickyes but those things are easier to navigate as they're less likely to be as toxic, peripheral and permenant as coworkers

[@knowledgeisthepower1]

As the saying goes... " If ur not taking part in politics u are losing"

[@JenniferBrick]

1000%

[@douglawsonmarketing]

BOOM! my friend!

[@JenniferBrick]

💥💥💥

[@Slaggo]

This is why I avoid jobs that have office politics

[@JenniferBrick]

Politics = human interactions. Whenever you have a hierarchy and power at play, politics exist. The difference is done are toxic and nasty, and others are positive and authentic.

[@gerardsloan1593]

I worked in a brutal call center, the culture and politics were nasty, full of schemers, backstabbing and smiling assassins (the worst). I now work with a better employer, the culture and politics can be petty even childish but lesser of two evils etc. Point is, politics is a part of every workplace, if you try to isolate yourself it can be as damaging as getting caught up with all the drama gossip and pettiness. Have a good day

[@M.M99494]

A few examples would be helpful

[@JenniferBrick]

Examples of how ignoring politics has destroyed people's careers? Scroll the comments in my other videos - tons of examples!

[@M.M99494]

@@JenniferBrick why you do a video in a way I would have to scroll back to other comments to find the answer? As I said, a few concrete examples would have been helpful to come with your arguments.

[@JenniferBrick]

When you produce free content to help people succeed, you should include more examples.

[@MrDarthvis]

Is finding a better job opportunity considered playing the office politics? 😂

[@JenniferBrick]

You bring up an important point, because not all games are worth play, you cannot win all games, and you choose the games you play. I've worked with many folks who have decided to move on when politics were toxic, they wanted a fresh slate, or where the politics became to rigged because they didn't engage the path to getting past the nasty stuff was too long and not worth it. The grass isn't always greener. But sometimes it is.

[@laselecta9012]

@@JenniferBrickI tried this failed the new opportunity and now feel like I’m starting from scratch in the job I left. Didn’t get promoted for a position I used to have. Lots of people taking advantage of this. Was informed I need to focus on peer issues. If want to advance.

[@EpicDreamer_]

Office politics is everything! Thanks friend!!!❤

[@JenniferBrick]

Nonnegotiable s uccess skill 💯

[@macthemec]

This channel is starting to look more like a plug for your paid course instead of advice, why dont you talk about documenting or the definition of harassment? Or identifying when you are in a no win workplace and how to exit, playing the game only works if you love drama which is not the majority of people

[@donebyalessandra]

I couldn’t see it on your website

[@JenniferBrick]

The link is powermovesmastery.com I don't have it linked on my site yet!

[@MrSudomacho]

Your work should speak for itself. Everything else is a silly game that shouldn't be pandered to and stopped at every opportunity.

[@RocketVet]

Step on or BE stepped on.

[@JenniferBrick]

You don't have to step on anyone. You just need to establish power. There are ethical and organic ways to do this.

[@gerardsloan1593]

​@@JenniferBrickI am ambitious. But I believe you can grow your career and not step on toes etc. Colleagues are not your friends. In my life I have learned a thing or two about friendship, loyalty etc. So I don't have to worry about upsetting people in my career goals. My friends are from outside work, I never want to go into business with them, give them money, let romantic relationships get in the way. This way I can be unapologetically ambitious. Colleagues are not your friends, the person you used to talk to at college university etc, the person waiting to get interviewed for the same position as you all of the above are not friends- if given an opportunity etc to improve they will betray you. You need to learn some things the hard way by yourself. Once you do, your pathway becomes clearer. Have a good day

[@Uksoapfan]

Stepping on others is not a way to defend being stepped on though. Why put others out so as not to risk your own work safety.

[@kenmckeecma]

Jennifer is attractive, but for someone promoting office etiquette, she should dress the part as well. Just my opinion.

[@JenniferBrick]

I think you've made a mistake. You assume your opinion about what I put why other woman wears is relevant. It is not. We don't care what you think, Ken.

[@kenmckeecma]

@@JenniferBrick nice to know you don’t care!

[@julijakeit]

I have not noticed her top until I read this comment. But then, I was looking at her eyes and points of the video, not somewhere else.

[@madisonknight7443]

Get a life Ken

[@kenmckeecma]

@@madisonknight7443 i have a life thank you. You wonder why men are tired of all this baloney. Wear something provocative, and if a man makes a comment, attack! I am surprised I not going to be charged!