News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Google Memo on Cost Cuts Sparks Heated Debate Inside Company. Parent comment

Re:Google Memo on Cost Cuts Sparks Heated Debate Inside Company by coleifer on Saturday January 26, 2019 @10:08AM (#19006570)
Perhaps some people are content with their role. I know many engineers, who, by virtue of being productive, got themselves promoted into managing roles where they hardly ever write code.

Perhaps this system works because it allows "climbers" to proceed up the ranks, ensuring they don't become resentful, while ensuring productive engineers get to stay productive?

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Memo on Cost Cuts Sparks Heated Debate Inside Company by cmrdporcupine on Saturday January 26, 2019 @11:45AM (#19007025)
The problem is that up until recently there was an expectation that you climb or you don't belong. If you stayed at L4 for too many years they'd start to take a close look at you and consider you for... ejection.

They say that's not the case anymore. Entering year 7 without promo, so I'll let you know how it goes.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Memo on Cost Cuts Sparks Heated Debate Inside Company by tway2391426 on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @02:01AM (#19033252)
Reread the ladder, L4 is now the growth expectation. You're safe, comrade.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Memo on Cost Cuts Sparks Heated Debate Inside Company by ummonk on Saturday January 26, 2019 @11:38AM (#19006987)
Google has an IC ladder. You don’t need to go into management when you get promoted.
[ Parent | on HN ]