A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life.
 
This is 100% an 80s movie complete with all the necessary ingredients you need like - A dash of Night Ranger, a sprinkle of story montage, some Michael J. Fox and just a hint of Bow bow - Chick chicka chicka.
 
FUN FACT:  When Brantley, a non-smoker, puts his feet up on the desk, he reveals dozens of burn marks. At the time, Michael J. Fox was a heavy smoker. The burn marks are the result of Fox extinguishing cigarettes with his shoe.