> I want to work hard, and see meaningful progression: in salary, in impact, in respect.
yes go for EM-> senior EM -> director.
Coding has no minimal respect, very limited impact and deadend salary progression.
yes go for EM-> senior EM -> director.
Coding has no minimal respect, very limited impact and deadend salary progression.
Let me know where you’ve worked so I can avoid these places. I’ve worked for plenty of orgs where tech and those in tech add massive value and impact and therefore are held in high regard.
The "deadend salary progression" allowed me to retire at 40.
> The "deadend salary progression" allowed me to retire at 40.
Again, i made a general statement. Surely you don't think this reflects a general case?
Realistically, the vast majority of "senior engineers" stuck at random company are not really senior engineers skill-wise. Which is why they stay there year after year.
Thats besides the point. Ins't it?
Going into management is a better option for these 'vast majority' of people.