re: 5 Years Outlook For A Given Career

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OP- I'd be interested to know what industry you work in. The generalizations made here are probably based on large firms that bring in a fresh batch of analysts every summer.

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I am a software developer (technical consultant) at a consulting firm that specializes in logistics. Since starting out from undergrad I have seen significant pay raises each year, so it really hasn't been a monetary issue that has me unsettled. The real issue is placing myself in the best position to become a manager or a director. Two job titles that stand in front of me is Senior Software Developer or Software Architect. Both will present pay raises, but I still lack direction on what I want personally for my career. Those two titles rank me above new hires and developers that have been around 2 - 5 years. Outside of that, it doesn't necessarily give me the warm and fuzzies as it might present others.