Hmmm,
quality and breadth of experience counts for a lot. The right combination of technical, commercial and personal maturity will normally be recognized and rewarded in any reasonable environment. Detailed technical knowledge alone may not be sufficient to earn you the trust and respect of management in the general case. They will want to promote individuals who understand their (probably fscked) commercial "vision"; who can help directly develop relationships with customers etc. Such individuals may have demonstrated these skills in other contexts (which is perhaps why they were hired in the first place). Some of this stuff may not be apparent to all on a day to day basis but is important nevertheless. IMHO the important thing is to work closely with key decision makers; to consolidate your success; and be realistic about your failings. Also accept the fact that the best way to get on may be to change jobs every 18 months and to rack up the time.
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Hmmm, quality and breadth of experience counts for a lot. The right combination of technical, commercial and personal maturity will normally be recognized and rewarded in any reasonable environment. Detailed technical knowledge alone may not be sufficient to earn you the trust and respect of management in the general case. They will want to promote individuals who understand their (probably fscked) commercial "vision"; who can help directly develop relationships with customers etc. Such individuals may have demonstrated these skills in other contexts (which is perhaps why they were hired in the first place). Some of this stuff may not be apparent to all on a day to day basis but is important nevertheless. IMHO the important thing is to work closely with key decision makers; to consolidate your success; and be realistic about your failings. Also accept the fact that the best way to get on may be to change jobs every 18 months and to rack up the time.