Most Gen Z engineers hit a career ceiling within 3-5 years, and it has nothing to do with their code quality.

In this episode, @IncrediPaul (Host of the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast) reveals the "hidden curriculum" of engineering career growth that universities don’t teach.

We break down the specific soft skills for engineers that separate forever-Juniors from future Executives, and why real software leadership is about influence, not just job titles.

🚀 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

- The "Career Stall" Trap: Why technical skills get you hired, but communication skills get you promoted.

- The Gen Z Advantage: How to leverage your unique perspective to bridge the gap with older generations.

- Networking for Introverts: Practical strategies to build influence without feeling fake.

- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Dealing with the fear that you don't belong in the room (from Junior to Exec level).

- Maxwell Leadership Principles: Applying proven leadership tactics specifically to tech careers

🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL:

Podcast: [‪@IncrediPaul‬ ]

LinkedIn: [/ paul-faronbi ]

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🚨 Everyone wants to be an AI engineer… but these “boring” tech jobs are quietly paying $150K–$250K+ in 2025.

And the craziest part? Most people are completely ignoring them.

In this video, I break down 9 overlooked, unsexy tech jobs that are ALWAYS hiring — because they solve critical business problems that companies cannot afford to ignore.

If you’re tired of competing with thousands of applicants for “hot” tech roles, this is the career strategy nobody talks about.

💰 9 High-Paying Boring Tech Jobs (2025)

✅ Mainframe Engineer ($140K–$200K)

✅ Compliance Automation Engineer ($145K–$210K)

✅ Database Administrator (DBA) ($135K–$195K)

✅ Enterprise Integration Engineer ($150K–$220K)

✅ Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer ($155K–$225K)

✅ SAP Consultant ($160K–$240K)

✅ Network Security Engineer ($165K–$235K)

✅ Salesforce Administrator / Developer ($150K–$250K)

✅ Data Warehouse Engineer ($170K–$260K)

These roles aren’t flashy — but they are:

✔️ Recession-resistant

✔️ Critically important

✔️ Short on qualified talent

✔️ Paying top-tier salaries

Many can be learned in 3–9 months without a computer science degree.

🔑 Why These Jobs Pay So Much

• Companies lose millions per hour when these systems fail

• Regulations and security laws make these roles non-optional

• Baby boomers are retiring faster than replacements are trained

• Everyone else is chasing AI, startups, and “cool” job titles

Low competition = high leverage.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn in This Video

• Salary ranges for each role in 2025

• Why companies are desperate to hire

• Exact skills & certifications needed

• How fast you can realistically get job-ready

• Which roles have the best work-life balance

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Which job surprised you the most?

Are you already working one of these roles?

👇 Drop a comment and tell me:

• Which one you’d consider

• Or which roadmap you want me to build next

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🚨 Rust developers are making up to $400,000 — and they’re earning $50K–$100K MORE than C++ engineers for the same work. As a tech recruiter who places engineers every single day, I’m seeing something in 2025 that I’ve never seen before in my career.

In this video, I break down why Rust now pays significantly more than C++, what companies are actually paying, and whether learning Rust is worth it for your career.

This is not hype. This is real compensation data, real hiring demand, and real industry adoption.

💰 Rust vs C++ Salary Breakdown (2025)

Mid-Level Engineers (3–5 years):

• C++: $140K–$180K (Top tier $200K–$250K)

• Rust: $180K–$230K (Top tier $280K–$350K)

Senior Engineers (8+ years):

• C++: $200K–$280K (Top tier $350K–$450K)

• Rust: $250K–$320K (Top tier $400K–$550K)

That’s a $40K–$100K+ premium for Rust — and this video explains exactly why.

🧠 Why Rust Pays More Than C++

• Rust eliminates entire classes of memory-safety bugs

• 70% of security vulnerabilities come from memory issues

• Average data breach costs $4.88 million

• Rust prevents these problems at compile time

• Supply is tiny — demand is exploding

Same performance. Same systems programming. Massively different risk profile for companies.

🏢 Who’s Actually Using Rust (This Is Not Theoretical)

• Cloud infrastructure

• Operating systems

• Virtualization platforms

• Security-critical systems

• High-performance backend services

Major companies have already committed — and now they’re competing for talent.

🎯 Who This Video Is For

• C++ engineers thinking about learning Rust

• Backend & systems programmers

• Developers optimizing for long-term income

• Engineers choosing what to learn in 2025

• Anyone tired of overcrowded tech paths

Are you learning Rust in 2025 — or sticking with C++?

👇 Drop a comment and tell me:

• Your current language

• Your experience level

• Whether Rust is worth the switch for you

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