Episode 209 - How promotions really work in tech
Front End Happy Hour10 Syys 2024

Episode 209 - How promotions really work in tech

In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we’re diving deep into the realities of getting promoted in the tech industry. It’s not just about writing great code or being the smartest person in the room. Jem Young, Augustus Yuan, and Ryan Burgess break down the misconceptions around promotions, the skills that actually matter, and why navigating the process can sometimes feel more political than technical. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or just curious about how it all works behind the scenes, this episode offers candid advice and strategies for advancing your career. Plus, we discuss what to do if your manager isn’t advocating for you, and the right (and wrong) ways to pursue your next big step. Tune in to hear the honest truth about climbing the tech ladder! Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - Presumed Innocent https://tv.apple.com/us/show/presumed-innocent Ryan Burgess - ChatGPT for Mac https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-chat-ask-chatbot-assistant/id6447419372 Jem Young - The best mouse jiggler methods https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/best-mouse-jiggler-methods Jem Young - Atlas https://www.netflix.com/title/81012048 Augustus Yuan - Ikeryou https://ikeryou.jp/ Augustus Yuan - pwnisher https://www.youtube.com/@pwnisher Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/how-promotions-really-work-in-tech

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Episode 168 - Component libraries - cocktail ingredients

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Episode 167 - Learning - time to wine down and learn

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Episode 166 - Backstage - Behind the bar

Episode 166 - Backstage - Behind the bar

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Episode 165 - The art of estimates - how many drinks have we had?

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Episode 164 - Engineering levels - our glass level is full

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Episode 162 - Micro Frontends - Micro Brewing

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