Oxford vocab 16

 

Climb the ranks. Office politics. Perusing. Relevant. Upwelling. Contiguous

Climb the ranks. to begin a career (with a company or institution) with little power or authority and gradually gain more power and authority

Office politics.  refers to the complex social structure of a workplace.

Perusing. to read something, especially in a careful way

Relevant. the fact of being valuable and useful to people in their lives and work

Upwelling.  a process in which deep, cold water rises toward the surface. 

Contiguous. touching or next to something

As I began my career in the company, I was eager to climb the ranks and make a name for myself. However, I soon realized that the office politics at play were just as important as my skills and performance. I spent hours perusing company policies and observing the dynamics between colleagues to navigate this complex environment.

It quickly became clear that staying informed about the latest developments in my field was crucial to remaining relevant. Regularly perusing industry journals and attending conferences allowed me to stay up to date with the ever-changing landscape.

Over time, my dedication to my work and my commitment to staying relevant resulted in an upwelling of support from both colleagues and superiors. I found myself in a more influential position within the company, with responsibilities that were contiguous with my aspirations. While office politics remained a factor, I had proven that dedication and staying informed were the keys to success in my career.