Has someone else take credit for your work?

Has someone else take credit for your work?
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answer:Sure. It happens. It is part of working. Learn and move on. Sorry to sound unsympathetic. But dwelling on the past will not help, and business is all about “what’s next”. Living well is the best revenge.
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