Related to this discussion, I made a post in the programming thread, rather than gunk it up here.
But I will add that I’m generally a big PITA to work with. My bosses often don’t like me. But my customers (internal or external) love me. I add features quickly, I suggest things the customer can’t articulate that they need, my apps don’t have screwy counterintuitive UX that confuses the user (I will revolt if I think I’ve been given a bad UX design to implement), and I give the customer white glove service. So my bosses put up with me.
The nice thing about being in this position is you don’t have to worry about who gets credit for what, because everyone already knows. This eliminates so much petty office politics BS. All glory to my boss, take all the credit you want. I know I’m secure.