<ul><li>One update discusses a situation where a friend accused the writer of getting him fired for violating company policies by accepting gifts in exchange for writing.</li><li>The writer reflects on the fallout, doubts planted by a mutual colleague, and eventual reconciliation after the friend's firing.</li><li>Another update narrates a scenario of a conference attendee facing a jerk on a plane but finding limited avenues for reporting the behavior due to HR policies and lack of impact on others.</li><li>The third update involves irrational jealousy over a colleague's promotion, highlighting issues with inadequate training and support leading to the promoted individual stepping back down and eventually quitting.</li><li>Lastly, a writer shares struggles to negotiate for more work-from-home days and the subsequent decision to start a job search due to the company's resistance to remote work.</li><li>The writer adapts to the commute but expresses concerns about industry challenges and plans to update post-transition to a new role.</li></ul>

updates: my friend accused me of getting him fired, the jerk on the plane, and more

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