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Weeknotes #399 — The sense of an ending

· Andrew Doran · Oct. 22, 2026, 10:07 p.m.

weeknotes leadership personal experiences Career Reflections work relationships

Summary

Andrew Doran reflects on the end of a significant chapter in his career as his boss retires after 16 years of working together. He shares sentiments about the improbability of their professional journey and the impact of their relationship.

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