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I was a star before I got more than $250 a week. Carole…

“I was a star before I got more than $250 a week. Carole Lombard advised me how to get a raise. She said: 'Go to Palm Springs and stay there until they raise the ante.' They were waiting to start a picture with me and I was scared they'd forget me for someone else, but they came after me.” quote by Fred MacMurray
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“I was a star before I got more than $250 a week. Carole Lombard advised me how to get a raise. She said: 'Go to Palm Springs and stay there until they raise the ante.' They were waiting to start a picture with me and I was scared they'd forget me for someone else, but they came after me.”

Fred MacMurray

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Career advice suggests staying visible in a desired field to force opportunities.

In simple terms: Stay present to be noticed.

Key Takeaway

Maintain visibility in your industry.

Themes

career strategy visibility networking

Mood

strategic patient

Type

career motivational

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • freelance gigs
  • industry events

Key Concepts

self-promotion opportunity cost

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you add value while staying visible?
  • What risks come with prolonged waiting?
A Different Perspective

Visibility alone may not guarantee success.

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