Does it take 2 years to get to Senior? Then how long for Experienced? Do we always have to get to Experienced first before hitting Senior?

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How could you be a senior in anything without experience?

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Easiest way to think about it. After one busy season you can be considered experienced. After two busy seasons then you should be ready for senior.

I don’t know how someone can become a senior after one or two busy seasons. We used to have associates for three years before they became seniors. So that by the time they became seniors they were actually seniors. Now we have seniors who are basically just experienced associates and can’t take on the real tasks a senior is supposed to be able to handle - and that’s when managers have to be involved in the day to day. It’s a disservice to everyone. That’s probably why seniors experience the imposter syndrome and managers feel overwhelmed.

From my experience this varies greatly team to team. Some are better at developing their staff and allowing them to learn and take ownership earlier. Other teams, I agree with you, as the seniors are not even treated like seniors as managers do not train or trust their employees.

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