Find friends

Is is very important to find friends inside the system. If you are in the middle of executing your project, the last thing you want is visibility! I was lucky that I got the support of two of my friends. One was also a mentor (who luckily become my manager). Lot of times, he shielded me from “bad” things. I was very lucky in that regard.

Friends are important. Do not gossip with them if you can help it, but offer and seek professional help. Strengthen your bond by offering help even when they don’t ask for it. This is a simple rule that has been mentioned in several places numerous times and it still is ever-green.