Are you still in a 9-5 job?

This Notepad climbed the “corporate ladder” like no other.

Salary increases/promotions every 12-18 months.

Whether you love or hate your 9-5.

The basics below will help.

1/7 Thread

YOUR BOSS

“Never outshine the master” @RobertGreene

If your boss feels threatened, it’s game over.

The Sales Notepad:

• Agrees to disagree
• Is not the “smarter” one

Be liked but don't be a “suck up”.

Help your manager grow, and you will grow with them.

2/7

OFFICE POLITICS

Play the game to grow.

Build a list of names you need on your side.

Make Management talk about you in their meetings.

The Sales Notepad:

• Does not cause trouble
• Shows results with humility

There will be enemies; aim to avoid the wrong ones.

3/7

PROMOTIONS

Make yourself valuable and become a team leader.

Always write down your achievements.

The Sales Notepad:

• Is always helping
• Never stops learning

Build skills that your colleagues don't have.

(Salary Tweet below)

4/7

SALARY

2 key meetings per year:

1) Mid-year: Emphasise you want to grow
2) End-year: Show results and ask for more $

The Sales Notepad:

• Has results as back-up
• Negotiates with personal experiences

Always show results & ask.

If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

5/7

JUMP BOATS

Be loyal, but don't marry any company.

Not progressing/learning? Then change company.

The Sales Notepad:

• Has worked 3 jobs in 8 years
• Negotiates high % salary increase in each move

Avoid getting stuck in a workplace.

6/7

The Notepad can share personal facts/figures.

But it would not look humble.

This Notepad has successfully coached colleagues.

The above works, even if you do not have certificates.

Disclaimer: This Notepad is not responsible for your actions.

7/7