Correct. We were chronically understaffed and now we are able to actually breathe and can argue that we are finally right sized.
So far you have provided no evidence of achieving more results with less effort. You've only said that you can write more lines of code (effectively) and that your coworkers are happier
So far you have provided no evidence of achieving more results with less effort. You've only said that you can write more lines of code (effectively) and that your coworkers are happier