How to waste your career, one comfortable year at a time

The article warns that staying too long in a comfortable but unchallenging job can severely damage your career trajectory, with the author emphasizing that 'a year wasted at a poor job or role is equivalent to you throwing away 3.3% of your career.' It cautions professionals against growing complacent, arguing that engineers must deliberately seek growth, challenge, and opportunities that align with their long-term career goals, or risk becoming stagnant and less competitive in the job market. This perspective encourages proactive career management and continuous professional development.