The job I want is one that is often filled internally.
For years I'd take a lesser title and then work my way into that position, but any time that doesn't happen, you're stuck not being where you want to be.
When they don't fill that position internally, the first question is, "why are none of their people up to the task? What sort of dysfunction will I be walking into at this place?"
It's sort of a weird, sideways version of "I wouldn't want join any club that would have me as a member."
There might be another side on this. There might be a decent manager who knows that the current employees don't have the skills to do the job. Being 5-10 years in the company does not necessarily mean you are a good leader or manager to be promoted and become team lead, VP of engineering or CTO. Companies do that same mistake all the time.
For years I'd take a lesser title and then work my way into that position, but any time that doesn't happen, you're stuck not being where you want to be.
When they don't fill that position internally, the first question is, "why are none of their people up to the task? What sort of dysfunction will I be walking into at this place?"
It's sort of a weird, sideways version of "I wouldn't want join any club that would have me as a member."