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Being fired is the extreme end result. The immediate results I've faced are the other things I've outlined: not having as high a review score, not receiving a promotion, and just generally being treated poorly/less-friendly by managers. Basically 'disconnecting' leads to a hostile work environment. in my experience.

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Sure, but all of which goes away the instant you land your next job.

I don't follow, it seems like unless you luck into finding a job where everyone in your management chain adheres to the same 'disconnect' work ethic, this is a pattern that will instead repeat over and over.

Having a pattern repeat is only a problem if it has some inherent downside. Let’s assume every review over your career is acceptable vs outstanding, but you also get paid more money. Isn’t that a better situation?

If you and your boss have a slightly worse relationship but you’re personally happier then again that seems like a net positive.

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