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Work is not school: Surviving institutional stupidity
For 16+ years, we master the rules of school. Study hard, get good grades, follow the formula and ultimately merit wins. Then we enter the workforce and none of it works quite like we thought. This becomes painfully obvious as you rise higher in the org. Even seasoned veterans forget
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Career & ManagementSociety, Policy & Culture2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Work is not school: Surviving institutional stupidity by sherilm | 254 | 145 |
