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Office Etiquette:

10 Work Lessons You Can Learn from Mad Men

10 Do's & Don'ts Gleaned from the 1960s Office Environment

9. Do Know Your Worth

As Don's protege, Peggy has always been grateful for the opportunities he has given her, but ambitious for more. And after a season of disrespect from her mentor, Peggy finally decided to break free from SCDP, taking a very well-paid job as copy chief at a rival agency.

The moral? When the boss yells at you in front of clients, throws cash in your face, and refuses to put you on any of the good accounts, it might just be time to look for another job. (And since the Internet and Salary.com exist now, check here to see if your salary is sufficient for your job title)

 

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