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I don't think you'll be able to find a conversation like this one on the internet. I interviewed @EthanEvansVP (former Amazon VP) about every possible corporate politics situation I could think of and he told me everything since he's retired. Topics we covered: • Managing people out + promos via reorgs • Orgs trying to steal scope • How to fire managers • What leverage engineers have when getting managed out • Handling politically skilled operators • Examples of political messaging • Handling bad managers and mutiny • Empire building + effective backchanneling • Influence without authority • How to avoid politics if you hate them It was fascinating in a morbid curiosity kind of way. I heard so many things in this conversation which I wish weren't true but are. Hopefully this conversation is helpful for people navigating corporate politics. Where to watch: • YouTube: youtu.be/6WaeGfLnRvc • Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6GKb77… • Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… • Transcript: developing.dev/p/amazon-vp-re…



In NYC, Whites function as “tax cattle”, receiving $.03 in benefits for every $1 in taxes paid. Each group receives disproportionate benefits. Asians receive a 7.5:1 ratio ($0.22 : $1) in second, whereas Blacks and Hispanics receive a 61:1 ($1.77 : $1) and 67:1 ($1.95 : $1) ratio respectively. As a result of privileged minority benefits, the relative tax benefits to Whites look this way across much of the country. Follow: @AFpost
















