Comment by ferrouswheel
3 months ago
The best engineers I've had the pleasure of working with, are not anyone who would be recognised outside of the teams they've worked in.
I aim to be like them, high performers that get respect from their peers, but unknown to internet strangers.
Sometimes you get the rare exceptions of people who don't chase fame but become known for their work due to other people talking about it.
And those people are probably underpaid compared to their peers and passed over for promotions.
Actually they were very well paid. Turns out if everyone knows you are the best in the company, the company doesn't want to lose you!
Maybe. There is internet fame, peer respect, but pay depends on another prong i.e. knowing how to get promoted or hired at another level.
What you said!