> It seems too early to make conclusions. In this specific case, I would agree. I share much of the sentiment of the OP, but I wonder if it is simply my persp

> It seems too early to make conclusions. In this specific case, I would agree. I share much of the sentiment of the OP, but I wonder if it is simply my perspective changing as I take on more and more responsibilities. Maybe things have always kind of been this way. I would be hesitant to say it's all going to hell in a handbasket because that tends to be one of those self-fulfiling prophecies. I prefer to look at things as "challenging, but workable".