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> Only later did I realize it was more because he had put himself in the middle, than it actually being helpful.

It doesn't feel good at first, but you just have to re-frame it.

I've found that many people who complain about this are really not about that life of political games and constant, low effort interruptions on MSFT Teams. For self-aware individuals, the resentful/villain narrative dissipates and individuals embrace the benefits of a buffer. The layers can mean a much more leisurely pace for a paycheck.



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