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> The higher you go the fewer people who can sack you This. As an IC, it only takes 1 of the 8 managers above you to write your marching orders. But as a VP, o
by nine_zeros 3y ago
> The higher you go the fewer people who can sack you
This. As an IC, it only takes 1 of the 8 managers above you to write your marching orders. But as a VP, only the CEO or the SVP can write those orders.
- zeroonetwothree 3y agoAt most bigcorps your manager can’t unilaterally fire you. There’s a whole HR-driven process. And if your work is measurable they are probably doomed, which is much easier to achieve as an IC. (Obviously this excludes things like violating laws or policies) Plus the chance that managers 3+ levels up know or care about it you is minuscule. As a VP you have much more visibility. If your org does poorly you can get fired quite easily
- nprateem 3y agoManagers 3+ levels up won't fire you individually, just cut entire teams/departments.
- nine_zeros 3y ago> At most bigcorps your manager can’t unilaterally fire you. There’s a whole HR-driven process. But any of the 8 managers above you can initiate that process. > And if your work is measurable they are probably doomed, which is much easier to achieve as an IC. (Obviously this excludes things like violating laws or policies) The effort to fire me may be doomed, but only for now. The intent to strike a person is already there. More managers == more chances of developing intent to strike someone.