> People don't care about the work you do, they care about how you make them feel. this is true, but also keep in mind having a project that delivers engenders

> People don't care about the work you do, they care about how you make them feel. this is true, but also keep in mind having a project that delivers engenders a lot of good feelings. it sounds to me like the parent poster doesn't get that politics and maneuvering is everywhere, from restaraunts to FAANGs. Some places are definitely worse than others, for sure, but it's an inevitable facet of human nature, and you can't ignore it. Not playing the game or picking a side still means you're picking a side, and side that is one that will often has less say.