Career Development

Signs: no growth for 2+ years, toxic culture, salary below market without prospects, burnout, company in decline, values do not align. Do not leave: within the first 6 months (give it a chance), due to temporary difficulties, without a plan. Optimal: changing every 2-4 years for salary and skill growth. Internal transfers also count.

Communication: practice speeches (Toastmasters), writing skills (blog, documentation). Leadership: take mentorship, lead projects. Emotional intelligence: feedback from colleagues, reflection. Networking: conferences, professional communities. Conflicts: books on negotiations (Never Split the Difference). Soft skills are often more important than hard skills for growth.

Start with a goal (what should be learned/understood) in the topic 'Career Development' and limit the scope to 2–3 skills per week. Then establish a schedule and measure progress with small tasks.

Practice for 'Career Development': use active recall (questions to yourself) and spaced repetition. 20 minutes of review every 1–3–7 days yields better results than cramming.

Answer for 'Career Development': learn through projects. Choose a mini-project of 1–2 hours and complete it — this quickly reveals gaps.

For 'Career Development', it is important to get feedback: from a teacher, mentor, or community. Without feedback, mistakes become ingrained.