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 …
Luckily for me, it has been easy. I always got promoted whenever I asked. To be honest, I have been a little lagging in asking lately because of self doubt, but it worked out. But, yes unless you ask, no one offers.