Ahh, I remember my early professional career where every peer was a potential threat and a rival to compete with. Such b.s.
Really, here's the thing to know: it's not about you. You're probably taking it personally, but it has nothing to do with you.
All the more reason to get your own independently and save the dick-measuring contests for the others. There's a lot more to life than a few taxable thousand a year to blow up your work situation and throw you into a rage.
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