“I have stitched life into me like a rare organ”

— Sylvia Plath

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American poet, novelist and short story writer 1932–1963

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Context: The working culture in an organization is rarely spoken about and is often only discussed when someone is critical about where they are working. This is a shame as the working culture influences and affects everything around you.