In a meeting last week in Wilmington, a manager casually mentioned that promotions are rare unless you switch teams. i sat there, thinking about how I've been in the same role for almsot three years. There's been little communication about growth opportunities. People around me were nodding, but I didn't feel encouraged. It's strange how the roles blur, there's not much difference between what I do and what a support engineer does, despite the titles. I asked about skill development options, but the answer was vague, just a mention of online courses. It feels like the only way up is to leave your team, which is frustrating. I left the meeting feeling stuck, like I'm in a loop with no exit. No clear path ahead and no real talks about career moves.