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chore(politico): a note on office politics
As much as we like to think our problems are entirely technical, this is far from the case. You **will** meet resistance from fellow engineers. An engineer from the vanguard who established a pattern you're burning to the ground may use their political connections within the company to create a good deal of pain for you. Its a pitiful sight. However, its not all doom and gloom. If you are at a company that values politics over technical prowess, then its time to consider wearing that first hat from the [introduction](#1-introduction-top). <img style="display: block; margin: auto;" src="politico/play_the_game.webp" alt="office politics"> Be smart about the changes. Being blindsided by office politics is really disheartening. It's one of those mind numbing situations. Don't let this discourage you from pursuing your end goal. Instead be smart about how you communicate your intentions. Encourage feedback from everyone, especially the vanguard who established the legacy design. There is likely a ton to learn. Though, this is not always the case. Even the best of engineers, can drop a code duece. Assume the best of intentions and go from there. As one of the greatest philosophers of our time once said: <img style="display: block; margin: auto;" src="politico/joe_dirte.jpg" alt="its dierte not dirt">
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