Soft Skills Why the Best Engineer Often Loses the Promotion: Good Work Is Silent josedacruz, November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 TL;DR: Two engineers do equally good work, and only one gets promoted. The difference usually isn’t talent or effort. Promotions are decided in a room where nobody saw the work, so they run on whatever the room already knows about you. Making your work legible — easy to see and… Continue Reading