Can you link to what bedside lamp you're using? I'm happy to modify/retrofit an existing lamp but have yet to find something that would work well with LED strips.
Have you worked at a company that has gone public? It's a huge day for the company. Seeing the stock dip is a major morale killer, attributes to attrition, and can cause issues with hiring strong talent.
This is the biggest difference between a Junior Engineer and a Senior (or Staff Engineer).
A Senior Engineer knows what the highest-value work is and is influencing/driving the roadmap. A Senior Engineer says 'no' more often than 'yes' and backs it up with a 'why.'