TLDR Tech / Dev
Large tech companies don't need heroes
Large tech companies operate through complex systems that determine outcomes, making individual heroics ineffective in steering the company's overall trajectory. While engineers are often compelled to fix inefficiencies, going beyond what's rewarded creates heroes who sacrifice their careers. However, this heroism ultimately doesn't benefit the company long-term and instead allows managers and product managers to exploit these individuals for their own short-term gain.
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