What is that "x factor"?

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YlMO61

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YlMO61
Mar 13, 2021 7 Comments

I am a consultant working here at F. working here from past 4 years. Subject matter expert at most of the stuff that I do. I see some of the Ford employee been the "Anchor" of the team.
They never work on actual tasks, just join the pair for a minute or two and go on mute. or call for a "meeting" that they have to attend to.
They would only speak if they see a manager in the meeting as if they know everything.
I work and do the coding tasks and only thing is i speak only when required during the meeting.
I see them promoted and me being stuck at the current level.
What is that x-factor missing in me?
Could that be only ford employee get to be the "leaders"?

Thanks
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  • New
    griddle

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    I'm a dynamic programmer!
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    Improve your English. Speak up more in meetings. Make sure the right people know about your contributions.
    Mar 13, 2021 3
    • New
      griddle

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      Right people = people who can help you get your promotion.
      Mar 13, 2021
    • Ford
      YlMO61

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      the right people here are LL5 and LL4, usually ask the leads here who are ford employee. If you are not nice to them then you cant move ahead.
      All these leads don't work on coding they just monitor. its hard to say anything against them. All i can do is improve myself
      Mar 13, 2021
  • New
    griddle

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    Also consider joining a software company if you're a coder. Ford's business is making cars, not software.
    Mar 13, 2021 1
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      YlMO61

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      Yes i am currently working on it in the background. Some of the teams in ford is working on cutting edge tech. and thats why i am here still.
      Mar 13, 2021
  • Xperi
    bettermgmt

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    bettermgmt
    Market your successes. Ask for what you want explicitly.
    Mar 13, 2021 0