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#274 - The Cost of Being Nice: Why Good Developers Don't Get Promoted

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Have you ever wondered why some developers keep getting promoted while others stay stuck at the same level despite their technical skills?

The answer might surprise you.
Through practical, actionable steps, I break down exactly how developers at any level can strategically increase their influence and advance their careers.

You'll learn how to gain credibility before speaking up, frame concerns as questions rather than criticisms, and pair problem identification with solution proposals.

For junior developers and career changers, I offer specific guidance on leveraging your unique perspective and starting with low-risk moments of leadership.
The truth is that being universally liked feels safe, but being honest and solution-oriented makes you invaluable. Your career won't skyrocket by becoming infinitely better at your tech stack—it will accelerate when you thoughtfully challenge the status quo and offer solutions to problems others see but are afraid to address.

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

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Chapters

1. Nice Developers Finish Middle (00:00:00)

2. The Project Timeline Reality Check (00:03:24)

3. How Speaking Up Changed My Career (00:05:27)

4. Practical Steps for Developer Growth (00:07:27)

5. Using Your Unique Perspective (00:13:14)

6. Choosing Courage Over Comfort (00:16:47)

7. Episode Closing (00:19:44)

281 episodes

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Manage episode 507853065 series 3399111
Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Have you ever wondered why some developers keep getting promoted while others stay stuck at the same level despite their technical skills?

The answer might surprise you.
Through practical, actionable steps, I break down exactly how developers at any level can strategically increase their influence and advance their careers.

You'll learn how to gain credibility before speaking up, frame concerns as questions rather than criticisms, and pair problem identification with solution proposals.

For junior developers and career changers, I offer specific guidance on leveraging your unique perspective and starting with low-risk moments of leadership.
The truth is that being universally liked feels safe, but being honest and solution-oriented makes you invaluable. Your career won't skyrocket by becoming infinitely better at your tech stack—it will accelerate when you thoughtfully challenge the status quo and offer solutions to problems others see but are afraid to address.

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Nice Developers Finish Middle (00:00:00)

2. The Project Timeline Reality Check (00:03:24)

3. How Speaking Up Changed My Career (00:05:27)

4. Practical Steps for Developer Growth (00:07:27)

5. Using Your Unique Perspective (00:13:14)

6. Choosing Courage Over Comfort (00:16:47)

7. Episode Closing (00:19:44)

281 episodes

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