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apart from megacorps where they seem to be universal So factor out a huge part of the job market? SV startups are a small percentage of the overall tech world
by zzalpha 9y ago
apart from megacorps where they seem to be universal
So factor out a huge part of the job market?
SV startups are a small percentage of the overall tech world. Legions of programmers are hired in traditional companies in finance, energy, tech, aerospace... And on and on and on.
And in most of those organizations, titles are common.
Moreover, regional cultural differences greatly affect the value of a title. A person in California or Colorado often sees titles differently than someone in New York or Boston. And many cultures outside the US often view titles as extremely important as an outward measure of success.
- alkonaut 9y ago> So factor out a huge part of the job market? I was just trying to exclude them from my question. I realize megacorps in all countries and all industries have titles. So they aren't interesting for my question. > And in most of those organizations, titles are common. I'm in a very traditional business and I don't have a title, or know many developers that do in small/medium organizations. Hence my question. > the question you pose just illustrates how cloistered you may be. I imagine I am. Hence the question.
- zzalpha 9y agoBTW, I took out that last paragraph, I was being a dick. But I don't think there's a clear answer to the question, other than "they're pretty common". My bet is that they're more common on the east coast than the west. As for specific industries, that I can't speak to, though companies with strong HR departments sometimes like titles since it makes salaries and promotions a lot easier to manage.