Original Post: Making It To The Top, Or Not
The author reflects on their previous mindset of equating success with obtaining a director-level position, which led to stress and unhappiness. They discuss the changing landscape of career advancement, emphasizing the importance of technical pathways in addition to traditional management roles. Managing people is portrayed as challenging and time-consuming, and the author ultimately finds fulfillment in returning to hands-on technical work. They advocate for defining success on one’s own terms rather than relying on titles or external measures, and emphasize the need for adaptable career pathways. The author encourages focusing on accomplishments and responsibilities rather than titles.
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