The Wage Cage

FOURTEEN LAYERS OF MANAGEMENT! >Today, in some parts of the company, work passes through as many as 14 layers of management. >Our platform teams are 40% larger than they were at the start of this generation, even as our player base and playtime have declined. >That complexity has slowed decisions, blurred accountability, and made it harder to deliver for players. As we reset XBOX, we will simplify. >We will reduce management layers to no more than 5, and where possible, 3. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-confirms-plans-to-cut-5-studios-and-thousands-of-jobs/

Me two days into the work week after coming back from vacation

What if your weekend was significantly longer than that?

Me getting off the job site and rolling into the house with a 24 pack of Coors Banquet and a pack of hot dogs

Trying to leave the office early on Fourth of July weekend