Episode 467: I can't get promoted if I do my job and should I get a degree to get a job in this economy

In this episode of Soft Skills Engineering, Jamison and Dave address listener questions, starting with feedback from a past episode where the listener successfully navigated a difficult manager situation by changing companies. They then tackle a question from a data scientist struggling to balance ad hoc requests with project work, advising them to focus on projects that reduce incidents and improve efficiency, potentially involving C-level executives for support, and suggesting a rotation system to distribute the workload. Finally, they discuss a listener's inquiry about transitioning into web development, cautioning against expensive for-profit universities like Full Sail, and instead recommending self-directed learning through personal projects and potentially seeking low-paid or unpaid opportunities to gain experience, while also considering the impact of AI on junior developer roles.