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In the corporate realm, the narrator experienced a culture of surveillance, where being seen at one's desk was paramount, and productivity was continuously monitored through metrics and output. The transitions in management introduced a level of unpredictability, further complicating the stress of office dynamics.
In contrast, although the self-employed still have clients and contracts that act as a form of supervision, the sense of surveillance dissipates. The narrator enjoys more creative freedom and less performance-based pressure. While there are still expectations from sponsors and managers, the nature of these relationships is less about monitoring and more about mutual interest in getting results.