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Be an average performer instead of high performer so you won’t be staffed on all the stressful deals and will get bench time.
Community Builder
What differentiates a high vs. avg performer
Roll your hours and don’t be a top performer and hide as much as possible
Sleep well Monday and Tuesday night to the extent you can. Helps get through the weekday so you’re not exhausted after pulling back to back 2am nights and a few days left to trek through running on fumes. That’s not to say that this is always an option but just saying it helped me when I have the option ya know?
I’m conditioned to think posts on FB are mostly cynical but I’ll pretend like this was a genuine question. Yes, I’m good, but busier than ever.
Coach
People think you have to go pedal to the metal from day one to succeed - but it’s a marathon. Do good work, learn as much as you can - but don’t go looking for 60 hours of work because you want to seem impressive.
Mentor
By leaving after a few years
Do a little bit on Sunday even if you don’t need to. Look ahead at the week, think about what may happen / how you’ll need to respond, get a few tasks for your team laid out for times you are too busy to actively keep them busy