Caught a conversation last week in the break room. Two managers were talking about how to boost team morale. One said something like, "It's all about driving performance metrics - who cares about the tech side?" Just a reminder of how the focus has shifted. I spent years diving deep into the tech aspects, but now it feels like no one even wants to hear about problems we face on that front. I've pushed for new tools to improve our workflow, but those ideas seem to vanish. Instead, it's about politics and keeping your head down. It's frustrating when people can't even grasp the basics anymore. Even those looking for internal growth hit a wall. FMLA cases take precedent over pushing for actual tech solutions. Just another day at Rancho Cordova, I guess.