SMRTR ProgrammingJan 24, 2025Hacker News

Crushing Jira tickets is a party trick, not a path to impact

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Ambitious junior engineers often focus on completing many JIRA tickets, but this rarely leads to promotions or significant impact. Instead, success comes from identifying and prioritizing the most important projects aligned with company strategy, as determined by executives. Regularly reassessing priorities and dropping unimportant work is crucial for maximizing impact and career growth.

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