How Do You Keep Advancing as a Developer When There's No Formal Promotion Path?
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The article discusses strategies for developers to advance in their careers when there's no formal promotion path, and the discussion revolves around personal growth and self-motivation.
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gabortillAuthor
3 months ago
I wrote a short “Developer’s Handbook” that outlines a practical, self‑directed growth framework—goal setting, quarterly roadmaps, mentorship, visibility tactics, stretch assignments, and regular reflection. It’s aimed at engineers in flat orgs or anyone who wants to take charge of their own career.
alexhr
3 months ago
1. quit your job.
2. find a problem.
3. build a solution.
4. repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. die.
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