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No, but it is an object lesson in being strategic in where and when you try. Go ahead and work long hours on projects that build your skills, that will make you look good to the organisation or to future employers (or clients), but don't do it out of loyalty.



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Actually I believe object lesson is correct. Abject means severe, humble, or weak. Most commonly seen as "abject poverty."

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abject?show=0&t=13...

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abject%20lesson

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/object%20lesson




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