The Betrayal of the Unsuspecting Newbie

Welcome to the office of unscrupulous politics, where the newbie is the ultimate patsy. Here's a primer on how to spot the telltale signs of a colleague's betrayal:

  1. The coworker who always "just happened" to have the same opinion as the boss.
  2. The one who always seems to "accidentally" book the meeting room you wanted.
  3. The person who always "just happened" to get the promotion you wanted.
  4. The colleague who always seems to "forget" your name, but always remembers the boss's favorite snack.
  5. The one who always "just happens" to be in the same meetings as you, but never contributes anything.
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