I hope they don't fool themselves into thinking that anyone, especially the boss, is impressed by their clever ability to find fault. If your car develops a squeaky wheel, you grease it and wait to see if that fixes the problem. Next time you have the urge to play one of your squeaky wheel cards, stop and ask yourself if it's really necessary. Ask yourself whose parade you're raining on and if it's going to help or hurt your image. Realize that chronic complaining is not perceived as clever or smart, and it's certainly not the mark of a professional.
Squeaky wheels do get the grease, but they also get replaced.
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