The three of us went through apprenticeship together and now we're all trying to start our own shops in the same area and there's this weird competition thing happening where we're not sharing leads or advice like we used to. We keep acting like we're still supportive of each other but really we're all protecting our territory and I miss having people who actually understand this work to talk through problems with.
More people experience this than they realize.
Former allies are navigating the transition from collaboration to competition without acknowledging the loss.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.