Promotion trap: Spend 3-5 years mastering your level before moving up
thetripathi58 · x · 2026-08-22
The author discusses the 'Promotion Trap,' arguing against the advice to push for a promotion every 18-24 months. The actual framework is to stop chasing titles and spend 3-5 years becoming absolutely dangerous at your current level before moving up. Engineers who sprint through levels collect titles but lack the depth to architect systems or influence without authority at higher levels.
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