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lotusleaf1987

I know of a few companies where it's hard to find someone below the level of director, dozens of AVP/VP/SVPs, and at least 10 C-level execs. I think it's a way of attracting people without having to pay them more. This seems like a societal effect of over-credentialization.

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There are also enterprise sales organizations where all members of the team are given director or better titles because that has a real impact on whether or not they can meet with the CTO/CIO-level potential buyers.

Perfect example of how non-costly signals become worthless. Somehow it reminds me of how everyone is reluctant to accept check #1001 from a new account, so now banks just ask where you'd like the numbers to start.

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