Can you advance your career without becoming a manager? π€
"What a mistake! π€―
People increasingly realize that they can choose to be an Individual Contributor (IC), an expert in their area, instead of managing people.
See how you can get there by following the steps below!π
"What a mistake! π€―
People increasingly realize that they can choose to be an Individual Contributor (IC), an expert in their area, instead of managing people.
See how you can get there by following the steps below!π
An IC is a developer with a lot of experience and prefers coding instead of managing a team.
These are the primary roles of these two career paths.
#partnered
These are the primary roles of these two career paths.
#partnered
Don't default to becoming an IC - make a choice. π€
It would help if you were genuinely passionate about tech to be successful in this field. You'll be spending most of your time coding, so you must be willing to influence strategic decisions.
It would help if you were genuinely passionate about tech to be successful in this field. You'll be spending most of your time coding, so you must be willing to influence strategic decisions.
Youβre not making the decisions, but you will be able to exert your influence.
If you want to be a leader in your field, or at least in your company, you need to deepen your expertise.
If you want to be a leader in your field, or at least in your company, you need to deepen your expertise.
How can you make a difference? By writing articles, attending conferences, monitoring, and working on complex subjects.
Be inquisitive and take the initiative!
Although deepening your expertise is beneficial, it is not the only thing you need to do to be successful.
Be inquisitive and take the initiative!
Although deepening your expertise is beneficial, it is not the only thing you need to do to be successful.
You need to get to know the business side (in particular, the product) and become a proactive problem solver.
Convincing people is not just about having technical skills! You need to be able to understand people and businesses to be successful.
Convincing people is not just about having technical skills! You need to be able to understand people and businesses to be successful.
The question on your mind must be: "how do salaries compare?"
Can an IC make as much money as a manager?
Yes is the answer, but it might take more time.
Hereβs @talent_ioβs salary report, which highlights the differences between both career paths join.talent.io/tech-salary-reβ¦
Can an IC make as much money as a manager?
Yes is the answer, but it might take more time.
Hereβs @talent_ioβs salary report, which highlights the differences between both career paths join.talent.io/tech-salary-reβ¦
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