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This comment and the parent got me thinking of the contrast between "privilege" and "merit" as useful ways to describe some of the difference between small comp
by baobob 4y ago
This comment and the parent got me thinking of the contrast between "privilege" and "merit" as useful ways to describe some of the difference between small company land and the likes of Google. How many product disasters could be attributed to the wrong people accidentally possessing or ageing into privilege? I wonder if Plus or Reader could be phrased in these terms
- djbusby 4y agoI don't think one just ages into privilege. One early win to make some marks would certainly help and give privilege for next projects.
- lumost 4y agoThis is true, but there is a survivorship bias. Someone who sticks around gains credit from the work of those who left. Exponential growth in a core business means promotions for everyone. Someone who is considered "good" gets looped into key projects. After 4-5 years these become a self-fulfilling prophecy in some organizations, as "good" people get attached to the growth drivers.