Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For S02E04 - Does your job title matter?
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Nov 6, 2024 The hosts delve into the significance of job titles amidst ongoing layoffs. They explore how titles can influence career trajectories and the ethics of accepting lower titles for higher pay. Discussions reveal the impact of titles on recruiter visibility and the importance of role fit over mere labels. The episode emphasizes the need for aligning experience with job expectations and negotiating compensation wisely. They also share insights on how proximity to decision-makers often matters more than titles themselves in achieving satisfaction and growth.
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Director-Level Titles Shape Future Trajectory
- Titles matter for career trajectory once you hit director and above, since promotions rarely go backward.
- Louie explains that director/VP transitions often set your long-term career path within leadership.
Chase Compensation To Accelerate Promotions
- Prioritize total compensation when negotiating job moves because pay forces organizations to align title and scope.
- Louie recommends taking higher pay to accelerate visibility and future promotions.
Titles Encode Degrees Of Autonomy
- Titles signal autonomy levels: implementer, solver, and problem-finder map to junior, senior, and staff roles.
- Thiago notes mismatches happen when titles don't match the actual degree of autonomy.