- It's easier to find a new job than to get promoted, if your manager isn't interested or doesn't have time it isn't gonna happen
- Reorgs are very common and can feel a little stressful
- it is easy for certain teams to go rogue and do their own thing adding a lot of complexity and obstacles to getting stuff done
- Bias for experimentation can often leave a wake of unresolved tech debt
- EMs and PMs can be very hit or miss in terms of competency and engagement