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I'm genuinely confused as to what experience he's talking about, as it sounds like the complete opposite from what I've experienced. I do know that different companies may have implemented their flat structure in completely different ways though, so that's why I ask.

The question was actually not a rhetorical jab :) But thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

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Thanks. It's hard to read intent, but that's partly why phrases that typically carry an acerbic or sarcastic payload are best avoided here.

I feel bad for taking a substantive subthread off-topic so I will detach this digression from its parent and demote it.