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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Replying to @sarahmei @six_sigma_six
I can't speak for him, but I was going to ask this, too. Women + people of color tend to be timid about asking for raises and/or promos, and instead rely on people to just recognize and reward our work. But usually our work is taken for granted, and we get more responsibility...
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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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