Promotions, Salary & Leadership: I Answer Your Toughest Tech Career Questions
Beyond Coding29 Loka 2025

Promotions, Salary & Leadership: I Answer Your Toughest Tech Career Questions

You asked, I answered. In this Q&A episode, I tackle the toughest career questions you submitted: from getting promoted when the process feels political, to negotiating salary, to leading projects as an IC.


In this episode, we cover:

* Holding peers accountable when you're not their manager

* Navigating promotions when the process is political or unclear

* Increasing your salary with strategic job offers

* Building real authority and getting noticed by leadership

* Staying relevant in the age of AI without burning out


This is for software engineers who want practical strategies to level up their careers, increase their earning potential, and make real impact without the fluff.


Join me at React Advanced and Tech Lead Conf in London:

https://ti.to/gitnation/react-advanced-london-2025/discount/CODING20


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:19 - Holding Peers Accountable When Managers Won't Help

00:03:58 - The Surprising Truth About Code "Quality"

00:05:43 - Scaling Accountability Across Large Teams

00:07:50 - When Climbing the Career Ladder Feels Political

00:12:37 - How to Stay Relevant in Tech Without Burning Out

00:14:49 - The Key to Learning Without Feeling Overwhelmed

00:15:18 - The Real Difference for Engineers Working Globally

00:17:44 - What to Do When You Get a Better Job Offer

00:20:51 - Finding Motivation Beyond a Higher Salary

00:21:41 - How to Build Real Credibility and Authority

00:25:31 - The Advice I'd Give My Junior Developer Self

00:29:05 - The Art of Effective Delegation

00:31:47 - Why Delegation Is Really an Act of Trust

00:32:21 - Team Player vs. Individual Star: A False Choice?

00:34:43 - The #1 Personal Development Skill for Engineers

00:37:11 - The Hidden Dangers of Relying on AI Tools

00:40:08 - Is Volunteering at Tech Conferences Worth It?

00:42:50 - My Personal Struggle with Embracing Change

00:45:32 - The Career "Regret" I Don't Actually Regret

00:46:45 - How to Stay Productive While Dealing with Grief

00:49:08 - My Process for Finding Great Podcast Guests

00:50:48 - The Secret to Making Guests Feel Comfortable

00:52:06 - How Podcasting Transformed My Communication Skills

00:53:35 - Handling Guarded or Difficult Podcast Guests

00:56:11 - Final Thoughts & How to Support the Channel


Got questions for the next Q&A? Drop them in the comments 👇


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