Sometimes it pays to be hard-nosed but this isn’t one of them. Stop pushing and people will go the extra distance to please you.
You took an associate’s idea and made it a success which means that at the end of the day, you did the work. Don’t let this person hog the credit.
Co-workers believe they’re entitled to some of what you’ve earned. They aren’t; but find a way to let them down gently.
There’s a lot of conflicting advice, but you can still see the truth in what everyone says. Take a little from each and there’s your answer.
A meeting of the minds may lead to romance. If single – pursue it! If not, settle for a more intellectual discourse.
Things aren’t as dire as all that, but if it works to your advantage for people believe that prospects are teetering on the brink then so be it.
