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If you are not a shareholder, then it is an incredibly poor advice.

1. Only do bare minimum. They key is to keep your manager unhappy, but not unhappy enough to fire you.

2. If there is nothing in particular to do, always spend time on things that will benefit you directly. For instance, upskill to find a better job, read, volunteer or even simply entertain yourself to keep mental health in check.

Before you do something, always ask yourself a question: am I paid enough to do this? Answer is almost always: No.



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