> If someone got into wine or baseball cards because their boss liked them, we might call it a smart career move. But much of the time the underlying psychology will be exactly the same.
Is the underlying psychology the same? As you mentioned, one is a smart career move. Your desire to emulate your boss may stem from your selfish desire to promote your career, not a desire to connect with important members of your community.
Is the underlying psychology the same? As you mentioned, one is a smart career move. Your desire to emulate your boss may stem from your selfish desire to promote your career, not a desire to connect with important members of your community.