This is a result of promo-driven culture. But promotions are the carrot you need to dangle for many managers and engineers. That's not why I got into software

This is a result of promo-driven culture. But promotions are the carrot you need to dangle for many managers and engineers. That's not why I got into software. I got into software to build useful products that delight the user. Products that make them more powerful and capable. I feel very alone in this industry.