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In trust and safety, the job can feel *very* personal—and that makes switching off tricky. In this clip from Safe Space, @aaron.bsky.team (Head of Trust & Safety at @bsky.app) shares how he protects his well-being while working in one of the internet’s most emotionally demanding roles.
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