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 …
I’ve been promoted a couple of times, but it surely doesn’t happen very often. Most frequently, right after starting a new job, and they realize I got hired in on the wrong level.