I don't have a very naturally corporate personality. Am I screwed, or is the environment in the industry sufficiently different now than it was 10/20/30 yrs ago that I can survive on merit/skill more?

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I guess I better work on creating a new artificial personality.

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Fake it until you're in charge.lol

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Screwed

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End of the line buddy, sorry.

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