How to turn invisible impact into career growth
The article discusses the concept of 'glue work' in engineering teams, which refers to the essential but often invisible tasks that help teams function effectively. While this work is crucial for team success, it often lacks visibility and recognition during performance reviews. The author emphasizes the importance of making glue work more legible to ensure that individuals receive appropriate credit for their contributions.
- ▪Glue work includes tasks like onboarding new hires, answering questions, and preventing mistakes.
- ▪Despite its high value, glue work often goes unrecognized because it does not leave behind obvious artifacts.
- ▪Understanding the difference between promotable and non-promotable glue work is essential for career growth.
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| Original publisher | DEV.to (Top) |
| Canonical URL | https://dev.to/andreabarghigiani/how-to-turn-invisible-impact-into-career-growth-3jik |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 07:26:04 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T07:49:59.659Z |
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