Ideally, you need to move to an entry-level position within a year or two. Don't plan on staying in your job very long; no more than 1-2 years. Why? I once en

Ideally, you need to move to an entry-level position within a year or two. Don't plan on staying in your job very long; no more than 1-2 years. Why? I once encountered a tech lead who was at the same job, since graduating, for about a decade. All of the novice mistakes showed. Because there was no one there to correct basic security mistakes, the lead grew very accustomed to getting their way and getting constant flattery in the process. When the time is right, seek a position where you're generally the most junior employee, and seek to learn from everyone around you. It's important that you can learn from others before you get into a leadership role.