Work quote by J. Paul Getty

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Going to work for a large company is like getting on a train. Are you going sixty miles an hour or is the train going si
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"Going to work for a large company is like getting on a train. Are you going sixty miles an hour or is the train going sixty miles an hour and you're just sitting still?"

- J. Paul Getty

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This quote by J. Paul Getty is a metaphor for the feeling of stagnation that can include working for a big company. It suggests that when you work for a big company, you might seem like you are not making any development or that you are not going anywhere. The quote implies that you require to take initiative and be proactive in order to make progress and progress in your career. It likewise recommends that you need to be aware of the speed of the business and make sure that you are not simply sitting still while the business moves forward. This quote motivates staff members to take ownership of their career and be proactive in order to make progress and move forward.

About the Author

J. Paul Getty This quote is written / told by J. Paul Getty between December 15, 1892 and June 6, 1976. He was a famous Businessman from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Work. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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