Originally Posted by DebraK
The more you know, the more you're worth (to them, anyway). My husband dodged a bullet this week because he can fill in so many places. I wish you luck.
Glad your husband dodged the bullet.
From a business perspective, the more you know "the more your worth" is 100% true. I always made sure to become an "expert" on something when I took on a new job, then branched out and learned as much as I could about everyone elses job. Knowing other peoples jobs made it easier for me to work with them. Also makes it easy for you to become your a 'go to' person for your boss - a person who made their job easier.
Also found it quite useful to follow the advice of a former co-worker, "Be nice to everyone. You never know who your boss is going to be." And, given a choice between two people who are basically at the same level/salary in their job, a boss will choose to keep the one he/she likes the most. That's just human nature.