The problem with having to perform at the next job level to get a promotion is that you're still expected to perform at your current job level. So going from sa

The problem with having to perform at the next job level to get a promotion is that you're still expected to perform at your current job level. So going from say staff where you're expected to spend 60% of your time coding and 40% on making a broader impact to principal where you're expected to spend 40% of your time coding and 60% of your time making a broader impact in essence means you're going to have to work 120%. That's great if you don't have a life outside work, otherwise, you're better off hiring into the level you want.