> Having a "shadow lead" can be one of the best situations for your growth,
In a successful company with high retention, many senior engineers who would fill these roles as shadow lead, often have their ego turned down, less to prove, and will encourage you to succeed. In companies with a lot of churn, or always on the brink of disaster, you don't get that support.
overall though, I do agree with the article. orgs run on reputation, and it's slow to change, and snap judgements sadly matter.
In a successful company with high retention, many senior engineers who would fill these roles as shadow lead, often have their ego turned down, less to prove, and will encourage you to succeed. In companies with a lot of churn, or always on the brink of disaster, you don't get that support.
overall though, I do agree with the article. orgs run on reputation, and it's slow to change, and snap judgements sadly matter.