"If you're a young person in the workforce, you're probably used to hearing that you must pay your dues. As in, doing great work for many years while learning the unspoken rules of office life - all the while hoping that, once you've reached a certain tenure, you'll be noticed. Sure, you've got the skills and ambition to level up now, but you haven't paid your dues enough to get that promotion."
"You've probably internalized the idea that nobody likes a showoff. It's nobler to put your head down and let your work speak for itself. Luo wants you to know there's a clear difference between bragging about yourself and communicating your value to the people who make decisions. "Doing great work isn't enough. You also have to make sure the right people know you're doing great work," she said."
Young professionals are often told to 'pay their dues,' meaning they should quietly do good work for years before earning recognition. Visibility matters: doing great work alone is insufficient; the right decision-makers must know about achievements. Visibility is a career skill distinct from bragging. Fast risers communicate their value, make managers' lives easier, and build trust with leadership. Promotions favor strategic employees who package accomplishments and advocate for investment. Treat career advancement like running a company by crafting narratives, promoting team successes, and making a clear case for promotion.
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