[read_if_gay_]

> it's not much of a stretch to imagine that you could apply that same aptitude, ambition, and ability to learn quickly toward picking up the basics of git, dev ops, and so on.

But you already have your reward, right? I’m not sure how much ambition is left after you actually get the job.

[username90]

Promotions can double your salary or more from that level so people are plenty motivated.

[read_if_gay_]

So can job hopping. In fact, IIRC staying at the same company earns you less money than finding a new job every two years or so.

[lowiqengineer]

That’s definitely not true at companies without incentive systems.