[logicslave]

Only take on high value, high visibility work. Position yourself to get this work. Play politics. When you switch jobs, overstate your previous role, create a persona, a coherent timeline of professional progression.

Thats it, otherwise you have to work hard like everyone else.

[jameshush]

I agree. It’s this simple. But it’s not so much playing politics as it is using common sense to work on things that make money or cut costs. Or writing code in a way that another team in the company can easily use.

Did this for two and a half years. My boss quit and took me with him to a better gig. Your network is your net worth.