The Book of the Underdog woke me up to the reality of moving up in my career in the software industry. I have been passed on promotions over four years at the large tech company I work. What gives ? I can now finally say I understand how bosses operate. They mined and nickel-and-dimed me. Until I put a stop to it. Working 10 -hours a day doesn't "work". I have the 30 Rules of the Underdog (last Chapter in the book) to thank for.