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The web is full of podcasts that dole out generic career advice - “Follow your passion!”, “Keep learning!”, “Set clear goals!” This is all good if you're just starting out, but the pointers start to lose their luster quickly as you progress and start hitting invisible walls in your growth. All of a sudden, it's harder to get promoted, opportunities to advance become more ambiguous, and the choices in front of you aren't as obvious as they were when you first started your job. What does it take to get to the Staff engineer level? If you want to become an executive in the future, ...

Welcome to "IT's All About Choices," the show where my guest and I discuss our lives and careers, framed by our choices—both good and bad. In 2023, I celebrated my 30th year in the workplace. As I reached this milestone, I felt it was time to reflect on the choices that had brought me to this point. I wanted to share these experiences not only for my own benefit but also to help others navigate similar career journeys. I will delve into my own choices as well as those of my network of colleagues, customers, mentors, and friends who are willing to share their experiences. We'll explore the...