Sometimes status at work is based on the "right" things, like having relevant skills or past experience. Note: Don't ask, "Do I have status here?" It's a vague-sounding question, and you might not get an honest answer because the person you're asking may think it's rude to say no. Your workplace has experienced a major joltSometimes you fail to get promoted because a jolt has disrupted the status hierarchy. If you've experienced a jolt at work: Don't shoot yourself in the foot.

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