People at my office are afraid to communicate because they don't want other people to think they are dumb and punish them politically.
Don't fall victim to that. Be the good teammate you know how to be. You will learn more and get more done than if you keep your shields up. You may suffer from insulting peer reviews short term, but you will be a hero to others who are like you but more timid, and you will learn and grow faster which will make you more impressive at your next gig.
Yeah, with lack of communication, stress and chaos is inevitable, it's just a matter of time. At my next gig, I'll give my best to keep an high level of communication between my teammates.
Don't fall victim to that. Be the good teammate you know how to be. You will learn more and get more done than if you keep your shields up. You may suffer from insulting peer reviews short term, but you will be a hero to others who are like you but more timid, and you will learn and grow faster which will make you more impressive at your next gig.