The Art of the Stealth Job

In every lush corporate forest, there are trees that seem to bear no fruit yet enjoy the same sunlight and water as the rest. These are the roles cleverly crafted out of necessity—or lack thereof. Like spectral figures in a grand play, these positions exist just on the fringe of the spotlight.

Grift Guru

May 15, 2024 — 1 min read

Be inconspicuous like the little tree protected in the canopy.

tldr; Embrace the art of the inconspicuous role—where the real trick is being there without really being there.

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Realistic example scenario

Imagine a job where your primary task is to compile reports that no one reads, or to manage a project that's indefinitely on hold. You're the curator of an art gallery where the only visitors are echoes. Your job isn't to shine; it's to blend. You attend meetings, nod thoughtfully, and contribute just enough that your presence is noted but never questioned. Your true work begins in mastering the art of being pleasantly present but not pivotal.

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The goal isn't to slack off—no, you're more sophisticated than that. You're to become a master of the unremarkable, ensuring you're liked just enough to be part of the scenery. Invisibility, in this game, is your greatest asset.

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