Backstabbing is real, for sure. I haven't really learned the "sabotage" thing until I've experienced it too many times to ignore it for my own well-being. The

Backstabbing is real, for sure. I haven't really learned the "sabotage" thing until I've experienced it too many times to ignore it for my own well-being. The "relative peace and harmony" is achieved by always being aware of the chasm, even when it is not visible, even when it appears we are all brothers and sisters. It is always there, always will be. I make myself no illusions about that. But the popular groups is usually where the money is while the soloists are usually the keepers of the technical knowledge. Know the chasm, know each other's roles, don't be fooled by The Team and the nice feel-good words and you'll be fine. Or at least you'll start to put a distance where a distance is needed between the two groups. Take what is best of any given situation, leave behind what is worst. The popular groups do it all the time with their fly traps. You should do it, too. There is no shame in being selfish and looking up for your own good.