careerJob Promotion
#RI-69aa7be8·3 months ago·
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“Unexpected promotion to Principle Software Engineer”
What Actually Happened
I received an out-of-cycle promotion without expecting it, leaving me questioning my abilities and the expectations that come with it
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had been more prepared for the change in responsibilities and expectations"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be prepared for the unexpected and have an open dialogue with your superiors about your concerns and readiness for the new role"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
17%
of career decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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