Title. Plus is it okay to just focus on working hard to get into FANG - (or change to other companies down the line), and not care about promotion at current company (Or any company). I particularly just care about personal development and don’t give a crap about title, or a little bump in salary. As long as it’s not a poverty wage, my work is fulfilling, and I get to work with awesome people, then I’m happy. What’s everyone’s thoughts?
Ah but the world evaluates big swinging dicks for TC. So make sure you grow your dick while developing personally.
That’s how you end up being a 40 year old E 1 with 20 years of exp. no seriously, at some point you will not be hireable because the lack of growth looks very odd on a resume
Ya I’ve just been cynical about being a lead/ manager bc I’ve seen so many incompetent but loud mouths become one and I’m just like what’s the point.
It’s true, however, there are also many great people in lead /management positions. Find them and learn from them. Though I say this and realized that I can’t find a single competent leader in my entire organization. So take that with a grain of salt 😝