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     - [Insufficient progress - Double down or pivot](#insufficient-progress---double-down-or-pivot)
     - [Layoffs](#layoffs)
 - [Personal Motivations](#personal-motivations)
+    - [Do you like getting ad hoc chats/Q&A/insights from execs, even if you've already thought through and maybe presented the doc/plan/answer already?](#do-you-like-getting-ad-hoc-chatsqainsights-from-execs-even-if-youve-already-thought-through-and-maybe-presented-the-docplananswer-already)
     - [Why do you find management attractive](#why-do-you-find-management-attractive)
     - [What is your dream job](#what-is-your-dream-job)
     - [What are your career aspirations](#what-are-your-career-aspirations)
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 I guess the whole post is personal, as these are my opinions. The questions below can't be "evaluated" as they deal with internal motivations, however they can be questioned to determine if these are really my motivations, and if I"m being consistent between my actions and motivations.
 
+### Do you like getting ad hoc chats/Q&A/insights from execs, even if you've already thought through and maybe presented the doc/plan/answer already?
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+_(aside, the answer is the same regardless of exec or intern)_
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+Short answer: I **really, really** do, the ROI is fantastic. Let's do the math.
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+- For the other person - They already thought of something, the cost for them to bring it up is **super cheap**.
+- On my side there are two cases:
+  - I've already thought of the answer/insight, explaining it again is **super cheap**
+  - I haven't thought of it, now it's not cheap, but could be a huge saving down the road, great ROI.
+  - Bonus: I have thought about it, but explaining it again with the twist brought on by that person adds a new insight
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+Long Answers:
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+Everyone is super busy, and has a slew of experiences and perspectives different than my own. If they put in the effort to think about my problem space/domain, that's incredibly high-value work I'd be foolish to waste.
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 ### Why do you find management attractive
 
 Few things make me prouder then this [public feedback on LinkedIn](/static/igor-feedback-LinkedIn.pdf) from people who worked with me over several years.