I'm a Microsoft employee who meets with my manager less due to the Great Flattening. I view it as a career opportunity.

Microsoft has reduced the frequency of meetings between managers and their teams as part of a broader trend known as the 'Great Flattening.' This change has resulted in employees taking on heavier workloads and greater responsibilities due to a scaling workforce in response to the company's growing AI initiatives. An employee shared their experience of having to adapt to reduced managerial support while managing their performance amidst increased demands, promoting a culture of self-reliance and adaptability.

Over time, though, we started meeting about half as often. That shift wasn't random. My manager started managing several additional people, which was part of a broader ramp-up in team size tied to the company's growing AI data center needs.

My workload has been heavier over the past year, and I've tried not to pass on too much to junior employees. Some days I feel a bit burned out, but I've had to manage.

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