What do you guys do when you have a little downtime? I’m not currently maxed out (will be soon). I feel like I should be doing something but not sure what

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Read product release notes, other relevant material. Ask to shadow someone if there’s something you need to learn. Work on developing soft skills. Networking, building relationships.

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Training/certifications

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Make training aids

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