I love leading people. But stepping into leadership isn’t a title upgrade, it’s a class change. This post breaks down everything I wish someone told me before I said yes to that promotion.
In tech, it’s easy to chase the big, shiny milestones: the perfect app, the flawless deployment, the big promotion. But it’s the small wins that quietly build your confidence, your skillset, and your momentum. Don’t ignore them. Stack them.
Jobs change. Titles fade. But the habits, systems, and relationships you build? That’s your real career. Here’s how to stack a toolbox that still matters five jobs from now, whether you stay, get promoted, or get politely re-org’d out the door.
Knowing when to ask for help and when to push through is hard. This guide breaks down how to tell the difference, so you don’t waste time suffering in silence or asking before you’ve even read the error.
