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Looking for some career advice and trying to look at the bigger picture. What do you think is the better path: a Level 5 individual contributor or moving into a K-level management role?

On the surface, the Level 5 position seems like the logical choice. My concern is that Level 5 is essentially the top of the ladder within that skill code, so I’m wondering if moving into a K role would create more long-term growth opportunities and eventually put me in a better position to move into an L-level management role.

I’m also curious about the differences between the two paths beyond just career progression. Are there any significant advantages, perks, compensation differences, or downsides to being a K-level manager versus a Level 5 individual contributor?

Basically, I’m trying to figure out which path makes the most sense not only for the next position, but for where I want to be 5–10 years from now.

Work in the Puget Sound region as an engineer, and I have been at my current role for about 9 months. I haven't felt like it's a good fit for me pretty much since I started, and it hasn't really gotten any better.

I found a job posting with a team I used to work closely with, and always wanted to join. The Boeing guideline is that a person has to be in their role for 18 months before they can apply elsewhere and take a new role. The hiring manager on the other team seems very interested in bringing me on. Seems like the rule can be bent, but I am not sure what is involved.

Is there anything I should do, or just apply for the job? I think my manager would see that I did, so I am a bit anxious about that, but I had already made the decision to start looking when I could. Would my manager have to sign off on me leaving before 18 months? We are fairly short-handed now, so I'm not sure how open they'd be to that.

Any input would be appreciated!

Is the gym no longer open 24 hours? I work second shift and I like to work out after my shift.

If not is there anyone we can contact to get it opened?

Will Boeing pay for your apartment during domestic temporary assignment of 6+ months ?

What the chatter? Will it really help cash flow if they do it for next year? Who would be targeted?