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Rule 4: When the conversation turns to religion, politics or sex, a Pro changes the subject to sports

Posted on January 19, 2024March 27, 2025 by Duncan Zaves

I don’t care if you are a married to the Dalai Lama, ran Obama’s campaign website and had Thanksgiving dinner with your cousin Jenna Jameson. I don’t care how fantastically novel your ideas are for campaign finance reform, what the Catholic church needs to do to become popular again, or your explanation on why all…

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Rule 3: A Pro doesn’t talk about money with co-workers

Posted on January 19, 2024March 27, 2025 by Duncan Zaves

The temptation is real. At some point you’ll look at a person at a similar level or role and think…. “Do they make more than me?” Maybe you think about asking them. We’re friends right? And we’ve been through the shit together for years at this fucked up company. Shouldn’t we be able to talk…

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