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Another aspect of RL for which associates expressed satisfaction was the freedom from politics and other constraints of traditional jobs. Focus-group participants talked of having more control over their career paths and more exposure to different organizations and bosses- They liked being in a "consultant-customer relationship," and working "adult-to-adult rather than boss-to-subordinate." They especially appreciated being able to "deal with politics in an objective manner “and not having to " play the game." They felt "freer to take risks" and to "communicate more directly without fear of reprisal."