The article discusses the cultural emphasis on advancement and promotion within the workplace, particularly focusing on the management track. It encourages individuals to examine their personal satisfaction with their current roles and consider if they truly wish to transition to management, which often means stepping away from hands-on technical tasks. The piece also notes that some companies like Microsoft offer alternative career paths to support technical specialists, allowing growth without requiring a move into management.
If you love doing that work and it makes your days fly by, you might not be ready to move into management.
Microsoft has developed technical career ladders to support career advancement for people who want to continue using their skills rather than moving into management.
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