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#57 · Published: 2025-05-20 03:55 UTC

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Continuing the topic of career advancement for IT specialists. Under the previous post, there were many comments (on Threads) with common cognitive biases: - I will always be able to learn new technologies with the same efficiency as now - I can easily find a new job that matches my experience, salary expectations, and employer's requirements - Horizontal career movement = growth But the facts are: - You will always have only 24 hours in a day; - Your ability to learn new things decreases; - Your productivity also decreases; - You will not be paid extra for your 10+ years of experience; instead, they will hire a specialist with less experience, but cheaper and more flexible in learning. Remaining an ordinary specialist and not planning your career track for the future: a road with no prospects in life. Imagine being over 40 and having a huge wealth of knowledge, yet being unnecessary in the market. Next time, I will tell you what can be done about it.
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This post addresses common misconceptions among IT specialists regarding career advancement. Many believe they can continuously learn new technologies at the same pace, easily find jobs matching their experience and salary expectations, or equate horizontal moves with growth. However, the reality is different: there are only 24 hours in a day, and as time progresses, their ability to learn and productivity tend to decline. Additionally, experienced professionals often face lower compensation, as employers prefer hiring less experienced but more adaptable and cheaper staff. Failing to plan a career trajectory can lead to stagnation, especially for those over 40 with extensive knowledge but limited market relevance. The post emphasizes the importance of proactive career planning to avoid becoming obsolete in the rapidly evolving tech industry. It hints at future advice on how IT specialists can adapt and strategize to maintain their value and growth prospects in the competitive job market.

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