Ask HN: Promotion through title, do I advertise?
Im now asking hn, if I should go ahead and do it. Better title but why not?
I was asked, what title do you want. So I really gave it to myself. I only have two reports in a team of 7. Another person the same day got the title VP of Engineering.
Basically I feel undeserving of the title and it does not mean anything. More importantly I feel that if I advertise this new title, I feel it will actually hinder my future opportunities in the future.
When I read vp of tech, I dint see a developer. But that is what I am. The company is just small enough for me take it.
The company is doing well, and growing. So maybe I will also grow into the role. But I feel that this will actually deter others from hiring me in the future. Intimidation, over qualified or not a developer.
Thoughts?