[jameson]

I ask about any insights into what's happening between managers and upper management, and if there's anything I can help.

I stopped expecting meaningful career growth at a company. It's easier to grow by jumping ship, plus it widens your perspective.

When I was a bit more junior, I asked if I'm performing at your expectation and what I should be doing if not. If there was a suggestion, it was a typical generic statements that didn't add much value.

Whether a manager "cares" about their reports or the company is going to matter a lot. I find most people don't care much. I had this one manager who cared both. We built the entire platform ecosystem company relies on, and I still chat with him every once in a while :)