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I see a lot of workplace horror stories on social media, but my best and closest friendships formed through work. A crew of good people can do just amazing things and be a source of pride that absolutely can't be replicated solo. Almost indescribable.
But that focus on work can hide some flaws and conflicts, even during downtime. It can feel like betrayal, and definitely enormously disappointing when those come out. And who knows, maybe, if one had been there at the right time, been supportive in the right way, then that slide down the rabbit hole could have been stopped, so there can be some guilt, too.
Glory days, man. Don't be sad that they're passed, be glad that you had the chance.
Yeah. For a while it was something amazing and I got to run it. It really was magic, made that corporation millions. I learned a lot during it. Also learned that I'm done managing.
Done consulting as well, I think. Done with most people.
I'm going to build a small shop. Either my son can work with me, if he decides he likes it, or I can hire a helper.