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hawaiianbrah 4 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Don't become an engineering manager

Terminal roles are definitely not a Facebook concept originally … Microsoft has had it for at least 20 years.

fingerlocks 4 months ago [–]

I'm guessing the terminal role is the 64 Senior? That's nearly everyone on my team. Someone has to retire or die to get a shot at Principal.

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