It's not that its an uncomfortable truth, of course your growth in technical ability in a new field slows down quickly but that's not where your value is derive

It's not that its an uncomfortable truth, of course your growth in technical ability in a new field slows down quickly but that's not where your value is derived from. It's not what your company is looking for from you. It's not how you level up. If you continue in this vane you will plateau in your career very quickly and you will wonder why. You are describing technical contributor - but that's not really your job. The sooner you realize that and develop the skills that matter, the more quickly you'll make the mid/high 6-figure bucks. Maybe 7 with equity appreciation.