I see the term ADHD and I want to specifically make sure that I’m on the same page !

- If the challenge is arising from an official diagnosis of ADHD, then the targeted advice or support could be different 

- If not, then there could be other causes, few of which Alex has already touched upon. The advice or support could be different 

Staff Software Engineer @ PatientPoint

Raghu Kalyan

What are your top suggestions to someone who is joining a new organization at a Staff or higher especially if the organization isn't a core technology-driven one (ex: Netflix, Google, etc.) ? 

A mix of legacy systems, tech debt & latest tech makes it tricky to identify opportunities for impact.

Staff Engineer

Anonymous

I would be curious to hear the role played & impact of any mentors/career coaches (paid) in your career growth. What has been your framework in tackling or finding answers to challenges/questions while seeking help from a coach/mentor?

As you've recently joined Databricks, What are your tips for someone joining at the senior / staff IC level  to do in their first 60 / 90 days to make an impact ?

One of the secrets of great career growth is being amongst good / great peers or co-workers. Such folks are usually at top-tier firms that have a high hiring bar. How could folks who are working at smaller firms or not unicorn companies build good relationships & grow in their career (apart from jumping ship) ?

As we know everyone's career journey looks different !! For folks who started working outside the US (Europe, Asia etc.) and came to the United States in the early 30's, there is a sense of ***"catching up for lost time"*** in terms of career growth when compared to peers in a similar age group. This could get compounded with events such as layoffs, slower promotions etc. Do you have any thoughts & suggestions around how should *late bloomers* manage their growth ?

Tech Lead Manager

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