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How to Ask for a Promotion at FAANG
Lucas and Luna break down the concrete steps for getting promoted at a FAANG company, using the specific case of an engineer at Google who went from L4 to L5 in 18 months. They discuss how to build a promotion packet, get the right manager support, and navigate the calibration process. The episode also touches on how the current tech hiring environment in mid-2026 affects promotion chances, with slower headcount growth making internal advancement more competitive. Lucas shares a real example of a promotion packet that failed because it didn't tie work to measurable business impact, and…
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