The Problem: There are no silver bullets, but there is a cheat code.
Today, let's talk about career progression, from the perspective of three engineering managers. What it means to advance when there are different tracks to explore, what it takes to get that next level, and what managers (i.e we) look for when recommending you for a promotion.Links:On the Proper Care and Feeding of MonkeysEpisode 16: It's a Spreadsheet, Bro — Our episode on authorityEpisode 7: Nothing Engineer — Our episode on job titles.Progression: Define and measure career growth for your teamUrban Sports Club's public career ladderJulia Evans | Get your work recognized: write a brag documentA Work Log Template for Software Engineers