Hopeful moment near the kitchenette after hours, our app update chat went sideways after my backlog exploded, and now I'm stuck on launch. My calendar is full of 'alignment' blocks and somehow none of them answer basic questions. I’m also thinking about internal mobility, but I don’t want to bail on my team. Part of me wants to ignore it and just ship work, and part of me wants to prepare. How are you keeping your head straight while still doing good work? Appreciate any perspective, even if it’s 'this is normal'.