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The senior engineer death spiral

285 points · 150 comments · nsavage

  1. hsbalanxvxjsmab · · focus · HN ↗
    I'm a staff engineer and I haven't thought about trying to get promoted a single day in my life. Do good work and be nice the rest follows
    1. billsly · · focus · HN ↗
      In my experience, this only works at some companies. At others you have to play the promotion game (or have your manager play it for you).
      1. hsbalanxvxjsmab · · focus · HN ↗
        Don't disagree with that. If you have the luxury seek out the companies that aren't like that. Obviously easier said than done but they are out there
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