Im good at my job but get the feeling that as the world has it, one persons success isnt anyone elses happiness and ppl cant wait to make mince meat outta u. Any tips on how to counteract politics, manipulation and ppl wanting to screw u up? Help, Im 22..--Answer1:If you help others then they will become your biggest champions, even if its just to spread a good word about you. It doesnt have to be anything major, just something to show that youre a thoughtful person.