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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:

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   Kate asks,

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   Hi Dave and Jamison!

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   I\u2019m in a situation where my predecessor, Jane, was a super helpful \u201cMary Poppins\u201d type. She did anything and everything beyond her role for the sake of being a team player. I was told she even went as far as providing homemade snacks for meetings.

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   I, on the other hand, am a one trick pony; I only do the tasks I\u2019m paid for. I\u2019m often indirectly compared to her and worry I\u2019ll be seen as an inadequate despite doing my duties well.

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   Should I go with the \u201col reliable\u201d? Or wait to see if her legacy fades? Thank you so much!!

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   I\u2019ve been involved in a project (architecture, design, code review) that has been ongoing for several months now, and I\u2019ve put many hours and days supporting the project success, but only on the engineering side and not the PM. The obligatory announcement email blast came not too long ago, and my name was dropped from the pretty long list of people who have been involved with the different aspects of this project.\nOn one hand, I feel that I should have been acknowledged for my contribution to the project success, especially when exposure to LT is at play here, but on the other hand I don\u2019t want to play politics at work, I want to make great products for our customers while learning a lot and working with smart people.

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   My question is should I care? I hate the fact that it\u2019s even bothering me.

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