
You’re the first one in and the last one to leave, volunteering for every tough project. You believe your hard work will surely earn you promotions and praise, but your career feels stalled. Meanwhile, others who do less seem to be getting ahead. It’s a deeply frustrating and common experience. The truth is, being the “hardest worker” is often a trap because it can sabotage the very success you are trying to achieve. Here are ten reasons why this approach gets you nowhere.