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Re:Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin's Unretirement Is a Lesson ... by bsoles on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @10:18AM (#46527359)
> It is feeling needed by others.

My perspective on these things have changed when I saw a successful old friend of mine thank his friend for asking his help. I feel like being asked to help by a friend might actually be a privilege sometimes.

Re:Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin's Unretirement Is a Lesson ... by Melatonic on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:35PM (#46533257)
I think it definitely is - simply because it means you are approachable enough (and knowledgable enough) that people feel both comfortable enough to ask and see you as a reliable resource.