Career Navigation
Handle real career moments like promotion talks, growth plans, and mentorship discussions.
Career Navigation
Handle real career moments like promotion talks, growth plans, and mentorship discussions.
Exploring Career Interests With a Curious Junior Engineer
You’re in a regular 1:1. Isabelle says, 'I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to grow toward… maybe frontend or even product work eventually? I don’t really know what’s realistic.'
Clarifying Growth Paths With a Mid-Level Engineer
During a 1:1, Daniel says: 'I feel like I’ve been delivering, but I’m not sure what I’m aiming toward anymore — or how to even figure that out.'
Navigating Misaligned Growth Expectations With a Senior Engineer
You’re in a 1:1. Nina says, 'I’m ready for more responsibility — but I don’t see the opportunities here lining up fast enough.'
Responding to a Promotion Request — Arrogant Engineer
An engineer on your team has demanded a promotion to senior engineer, citing technical output but ignoring team feedback and leadership qualities.
Responding to a Promotion Request That’s Premature
A junior engineer on your team wants to be promoted to mid-level, but your evaluation suggests they’re not ready yet.
Responding to a Promotion Request — Easygoing Engineer
An enthusiastic junior engineer on your team is eager to move to mid-level but still has key areas to grow before being ready.
Clarifying Responsibilities With a New Hire Who’s Confused About Their Role
In your 1:1, Tariq says: 'I’m happy to help out, but I thought I’d be doing more backend — is this how it’ll stay long-term?'
Navigating Role Frustration With a Mid-Level Engineer
In a 1:1, Jared says: 'To be honest, this isn’t really the kind of work I signed up for. I’m trying to grow in systems and infra — and I’m not sure that’s going to happen here.'
Handling a Senior Engineer’s Request for a Title or Scope Change
In your 1:1, Beatriz says: 'I’ve been doing work that looks like staff-level impact. I’d like to talk about formalizing that — or understanding what’s missing.'