Quote Originally Posted by HURRICANEBOB View Post
The best thing about working any job (besides pay and bennys) is the fact that your are getting exposure with other folks that might have a lead or might have an in somewhere else.

My best advise is if you can't do what you want, just do something, or try something on a whim. Cause ya just never know what it might help generate leads for.
That's some great advice and it works. I would like to add that, if you get the chance to introduce yourself to someone at the top, by all means do it. Tell them your name and that you are glad to meet them, what you do (and act like you love your job), and a short chat if they have the time. You never know when your name will end up on his list. My husband has worked for 30 years for the same company and has met many people at the top whom he is now on first name basis with. Not meaning to brag but he is now well known in his field but it wasn't always like that. He started out out on his knees, working as a carpenter's helper, building concrete forms. He had higher aspirations and continued his education while working 40 hours/week and it is now serving him well. Last week he was offered a contract by the man who is in charge of the $6.6 billion project on the Oakland Bay Bridge in California. He was surprised at how much the man already knew about him although they have never met.

I believe that a person should give their employer the best they have to give, whatever job they hold. It will get you noticed and can lead to a better job. jmo