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"If given a choice between "up or out" and "up" is not what one wants to do (for whatever reasons), then "out" is the only path which might lead to happiness, a
by giantg2 3y ago
"If given a choice between "up or out" and "up" is not what one wants to do (for whatever reasons), then "out" is the only path which might lead to happiness, as "here" is not an option allowed."
You're doing it wrong. This is about politics, not happiness. If you aren't moving up, then you're a loser like the rest of us. Have to climb for power and money.
- MichaelZuo 3y agoNot entirely true, some small fraction are so satisfied and so competent at their work that they actually engage in office politics in order to not to be promoted beyond their sweet spot. See Peter Principle, etc...
- mlrtime 3y agoJust an annecdote, but in my last team we were all Staff SWE except one Senior. He was clearly performing at Staff level and our manager wanted to promote him (not for manager stats, but for the IC). He (IC5) clearly was not interested. He was happy with the pay and did not want all the other BS/Responsibilities that comes with Staff.
- AdieuToLogic 3y ago> You're doing it wrong. Perhaps I am, perhaps not. It depends on what one values I suppose. > This is about politics, not happiness. If you aren't moving up, then you're a loser like the rest of us. Have to climb for power and money. "Power and money" are antithetical to happiness. Ultimately, one can choose to pursue the former, the latter, or neither, but not both. Which is "better" is of course subjective and the subject of much thought by philosophers for millennia. Choose wisely.