> Only later did I realize it was more because he had put himself in the middle, than it actually being helpful. It doesn't feel good at first, but you just ha

> Only later did I realize it was more because he had put himself in the middle, than it actually being helpful. It doesn't feel good at first, but you just have to re-frame it. I've found that many people who complain about this are really not about that life of political games and constant, low effort interruptions on MSFT Teams. For self-aware individuals, the resentful/villain narrative dissipates and individuals embrace the benefits of a buffer. The layers can mean a much more leisurely pace for a paycheck.