Ep209: Is it better to be an individual contributor?
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In this episode, Mei Phing discusses discusses why being an individual contributor can limit career growth and opportunities for collaboration with others. It may also lead to feeling stuck in a repetitive role and potential risks of being replaced or reaching a salary ceiling.
Highlights
00:00 🎯 Being an individual contributor may limit career growth and opportunities for collaboration.
02:02 ⚠️ Staying in an individual contributor role may lead to feeling stuck and having limited scope for expansion.
03:16 🛠️ Changing careers as an individual contributor can be challenging due to the need for interaction with others.
04:24 💼 Being a solo contributor may pose a risk of being replaced or outsourced.
05:36 💰 Salary growth may be limited as an individual contributor, especially compared to more junior and cheaper alternatives.
07:09 📈 Staying in a lower job title may result in being stuck at a certain salary level and being overshadowed by more junior employees.
08:29 🤔 It is important to consider long-term dynamics and potential future challenges when deciding to remain as an individual contributor.
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