Like rain, office politics are unavoidable. You can’t ignore them—but you can learn to move through them strategically.
I once spotted the signs of an upcoming layoff long before it was announced. How? By reading the patterns—subtle shifts in work dynamics, vague emails, and my boss nudging me to explore other opportunities. Emotional intelligence, not technical skills, helped me prepare.
The same goes for navigating colleagues with hidden agendas or handling workplace requests with tact. It’s not about playing politics; it’s about understanding people.
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