I’ve never been promoted, in 20+ years of working in software. Hadn’t fully realized it until I saw this thread & thought through all the ‘transitions’ I’ve been through. Every time I got more money, more responsibility, AND a different title, it was because I changed companies.https://twitter.com/kf/status/1081791425577021440 …
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...but not the equity, pay, and/or title upgrade. People just figure we'll do the extra work for free, and not inquire. At Facebook, I was promoted a cycle after I specifically made the case for it and had metrics, but knew it would be a harder sell the next time.
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The only promotion I got was without asking. At the place that demoted me in a reorg (higher pay-level position but reduced to junior to not adjust my pay) I proved I could do it and asked. Response was "that would be unfair to your coworkers" & a constructive dismissal attempt.
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That second experience is horrible! I'm sorry that happened to you.
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Thanks. When they posted the position after my departure the salary was the same as the others in the department so they were willing to hire someone else and give them from the start the promotion I had requested.
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while I may not be a woman or a person of colour, I would never assume to have things handed to me without asserting myself. the sad truth is that most employers will ride you to the bone without ever considering your needs, no matter how loyal you have been
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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