Frustrated question midweek, inside the hallway; I opened a policy page after a public call-out and the vibe around manager felt different. My calendar is full of 'alignment' blocks and somehow none of them answer basic questions. I’ve got a 15-minute slot with a People Partner next week and want to use it well. I’ve already started to request autonomy, even if it ends up being unnecessary. Does this usually settle down after a couple weeks, or does it keep spiraling? Drop advice, reality checks, or even just commiseration.