When I asked my boss if he would refer me to someone in…
““When I asked my boss if he would refer me to someone in London where I was going next, he replied, "If you are really good, then we would not want you to leave. If you are bad, then we would not refer you. If you are just so so, why should we bother?" So he did not do anything. Luckily his boss, a Swiss manager, felt compelled to notify his London colleagues that I was going to be in town. And thus I got hired.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True competence makes you valuable, but strategic networking can create opportunities.
In simple terms: Good work isn’t enough; network matters.
Key Takeaway
Leverage relationships for career moves.
Themes
career
networking
management
opportunity
Mood
pragmatic
motivational
Type
story
career
business
When to use this quote
- job search
- professional meetings
- mentor discussions
Key Concepts
business strategy
human resources
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance performance and networking?
- What ethical lines exist in referrals?
A Different Perspective
Networking may not replace skill.