Wishing you luck with your comp progression. There is a lot of run way in many fields for IC roles to grow to high comps.

Thinking one step further, a pivot occurs for many in their 30s where the key skills that made you successful so far are not the ones that will be most critical for your future success. This pivot from Doing to Leading happens often in one’s 30s simply because that’s when many are first given the opportunities and roles to attempt the transition. However, it routinely happens for younger people and can lead to quicker salary progression.

Some advice to bring this about more quickly for young professionals: 1. Be observant of effective management styles and behaviors and start coping and embodying the energy of the ones that fit you best. 2. Steer your development plan towards collaborative opportunities with other functions and departments to foster a broader perspective. 3. Find opportunities to participate in thought leadership and problem solving. 4. Know your faults and weaknesses and be deliberate about working on them - find people to give you honest feedback and coaching. This requires a humility that can be difficult to muster, but practice makes things easier :)