> I'm still a junior but work as "technical reference"… The higher-ups may also perceive you as junior. Their POV, in order to earn your stripes— you’ve firs

> I'm still a junior but work as "technical reference"… The higher-ups may also perceive you as junior. Their POV, in order to earn your stripes— you’ve first got to put in the time. Unfortunately, most big companies are not very smart about career pathing. Which is to say, developing and promoting their people from within. What to do? Promote yourself— Even you still feel slightly Junior— another company out there will value your accumulated experience and expertise. And importantly, willing to compensate you.