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At various points, I've thought who my manager is doesn't matter. I'm the same person, and I'll have strong output and progress either way.

But then I got a great manager with a great manager over him. Suddenly, I knew what it was like to be supported properly. For the first time in over 10 years things clicked and made sense.

Turns out, mediocre managers do have a real impact on me.

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Yes I’ve learned I thrive when I’m surrounded by hood support and people that truly “see” how I contribute and how I can get better at my super power. I don’t do well when I’m seen as a burden or problem, and “why can’t you just be X”.

Now I'm imagining a SWE who thrives because the hood supports and protects them.

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