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Don't Be That Guy
On a project team, it’s often easier for your teammates to get you fired (or re-assigned) than to learn to live with your annoying habits. Job security is all about getting along and fitting in, so you do not want to be the most annoying guy on the project team.
In other words, don't be That Guy:
It’s also about recognizing that you probably are that guy sometimes and being a little bit more patient with your colleagues as a result.
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