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Jun 27, 2026 · R&D Management
When Technical Mastery Becomes a Liability: My Unfair Dismissal Story
A senior backend engineer was promoted to team lead, but his obsession with coding, low emotional intelligence, and failure to delegate led to strained relationships, missed deadlines, and ultimately a forced resignation, illustrating the Peter Principle and offering hard‑won lessons for technical leaders.
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