IME these issues are not exclusive to office work. While they are more visible in an office environment, they also happen when working remotely, but are just le

IME these issues are not exclusive to office work. While they are more visible in an office environment, they also happen when working remotely, but are just less visible, and potentially more out of your hands. In an office you're mostly forced to play these games if you want your career to progress. Remotely you can somewhat avoid them, but ultimately if most of the company is playing this and you're not, you will either stagnate in your role, or be let go.