Should I conform or stay same?

Question

Today at work, a few cubicals away, I overheard my boss's boss talking about who would be in charge while my boss was away on assignment for three months. I am a temp, and the head boss mentioned to another person that they would be overseeing another temp without mentioning my name. The guy asked "what about the other temp?" and he seemed as if he forgot about me. My problem is business politics and socialbility. I think I was forgotten because I don't say much and do not engage in what I consider to be "cheesy" chit-chat. The other guy does and I feel that is why he was remembered. Do you think it is absolutley necessary to suceed in business if you don't engage in this constant form of chit-chat? Or is it ok just to be my, modestly spoken self? Thanks

Answer 1

To properly manage people, who must be able to communicate in a way to each person so that each person understands and takes you personally. If you stay to yourself, you have not shown those skills. You can do that without being a brown-noser.

Answer 2

I honestly feel the same you do, about this type of stuff. There is no way possible I would brown nose or get into the office gossip in order to just look better or get along better with the bosses. Fact of the matter remains, you provide good strong work ethic, people in charge notice, if they dont' notice now they will. Unfortunatley there are that share of managers who shouldnt be managers who play favorites. People like that suck. Anyways I guess thats life and its a catch 22, you either please yourself or please them. hope this helps ;-)

Answer 3

stay as you are, don't brown nose even though ALL employers love brown nosers

Answer 4

Don't conform. You won't have to do any talking, your work will speak for itself.