Another failure mode: Not being allowed to choose who you work with. Early on, you joined the company knowing exactly who you get to work with. You were probab

Another failure mode: Not being allowed to choose who you work with. Early on, you joined the company knowing exactly who you get to work with. You were probably involved in hiring for a while too. But at some point 100+, you’re put on a team with people you’d never met, never hired, and might not vibe with. A direct, “let’s hit the ground running” attitude runs up against a ex-FAANG person with softer personality, prefers a “compliment sandwich”, and wants to write a 50 page technical specification before getting started.