We’re told: Junior → Mid → Senior → Lead. But in reality, your career is a lattice, not a ladder.
Some of the most successful people I know didn't follow the straight line:
They moved from Backend to Product Management.
They took a "pay cut" to join a startup where they could wear five hats.
They spent a year focusing on Technical Writing to improve their communication.
Your value isn't your job title; it's your "Stack of Skills." Combine Python + Public Speaking + Project Management, and you become a "category of one."
Optimize for interesting problems and better mentors, not just the next title bump. The money and the "Senior" tag will follow.
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