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Sarah M. Wells
Feb 07, 2025
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I bought my current laptop during my last week of work four years ago. I needed to turn in my old laptop to my employer on my last day. After I resigned, one of my colleagues was cleaning up my old computer and took a picture of the keyboard.

“If anyone questions your occupation, show them this picture,” he said. Eight or so of the keys were worn down to…

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