For half a decade I was always the reliable person at BMRF/BMCP. Kept a low profile, always responded to emails on time, always got my critical tasks done and always executed on my projects. I got praise and my ranking was always pretty decent. 2020 rolls around and suddenly my work isn't sufficient. Never had a sponsor, never joined and ERG.. just did my work, went home, and enjoyed my life.
I just got my mid-year review at my new job. This review is based on my goals for the year and no one has to represent me in some obscure black mass style ranking meeting. Turns out my new company really enjoys me and what I do for them.
I'd like to think myself as the average XOM employee while I was there. I never really did anything to bring too much attention to myself, I smiled when I had to and got busy when I needed to. Most importantly, I did my job.
All you sponsored people who visit this page for your own amusement live in an XOM bubble and echo chamber. Good for you. Much like many on here, I wasn't chosen like you were. Congrats on your lottery.
For those of you still stuck in the toxic wasteland. Greener grass exists and you can be treated with dignity, respect and truly valued for your contributions.