Pretty much every company I've been in or know of values a vertical trajectory instead of a horizontal one for its employees i.e becoming a manager nearly always means a faster salary progression than becoming an expert in one or multiple fields.

Why is expertise valued less?

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[–] 1 point 3 months ago

Money, power. Most people want to climb said ladder, so suck up to those higher to gain a foothold.

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