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Re:Google’s constant product shutdowns are damaging its brand by joefkelley on Tuesday April 02, 2019 @02:14PM (#19557009)
Oh everyone is aware of it. They have been making some changes to the promotion process to try to address it. But it's still a huge issue.

I'm not so sure about what the alternative is, though. The promotion process at other places I've worked was pretty much "does your boss like you? If so, they'll promote you." Which has a whole host of other issues. For instance you can get promoted for doing a mediocre job at maintenance work but being very friendly and likable.

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Re:Google’s constant product shutdowns are damaging its brand by Aeolun on Tuesday April 02, 2019 @08:37PM (#19559867)
On the other hand, you could be promoted for just doing a great job and being a fit for the new position without any hassle.

I feel people are underestimating the benefits of this simple structure.

Nobody would want to promote someone that will consistently make them look bad.

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