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Remember that feeling of senioritis? That sweet spot after exams but before graduation. The weight's lifted. You're looser, bolder. Like you could probably dunk or at least convince yourself to try.
In the working world, there's a version of this too: when you've announced you're leaving but haven't left yet. The air feels different. Colleagues knock on your door to talk. You have some of the best conversations of your tenure. The vibes are good.
But not every ending is a celebration.
The more senior you get, the more you realize: most roles don't end with a standing ovation. They end with a quiet shift of atte…
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