[nicbou]

Networking. Networking is a but kike reading: something whose importance was drilled into us, but never demonstrated. In my 30s I'm finally seeing how powerful it is.

The value in this case is that if you ever need a job, some people will want to hire you specifically, not because of your resume, but because they trust you and like your vibe. They'll say "I know a guy" and you'll be that guy.

People underestimate just how many deals are done in-network, based on vibes alone. Jobs only get listed online if all else fails.