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#RI-69a823ec·about 1 month ago·
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Lookback: 3 years

Said yes to everything to be a team player

Spent 3 years covering for others, staying late, and getting little recognition

What I wish I knew
"Being a team player doesn't mean taking on extra work without pay"
If I could tell you one thing
"Document everything, push back on scope creep, and prioritize your own deliverables"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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