Pros
Opportunity to work on a project from the beginning and gain deep understanding (mentioned in the statement as "a key resource on my project from the very beginning"). Client appreciation (mentioned in the statement as "My efforts were consistently recognized by the client"). Exposure to challenging clients and the opportunity to impress them (mentioned in the statement as "including instances where I received praise even from a notoriously critical client").
Cons
I was a key resource on my project from the very beginning and had a deep understanding of its intricacies. My efforts were consistently recognized by the client, including instances where I received praise even from a notoriously critical client. However, internally, these achievements weren't always reflected in performance reviews. Despite exceeding expectations, I consistently received "Highly Valuable" ratings, and not the "Extra Ordinary" recognition I felt my contributions merited. When I received an automated email indicating I was eligible for promotion, I spoke with my manager. He initially confirmed my eligibility and readiness for the promotion process, including the option to bypass the standard interview process through the level-up assessments. I diligently prepared for these assessments, even dedicating extra hours to complete them ahead of schedule within the quarter. However, there seemed to be a miscommunication. When I followed up with HR about the coding test, they advised that my manager hadn't yet provided approval. Upon contacting my manager again, he presented a new requirement for creating individual architectural designs before recommending me for promotion. This unexpected change in expectations, after I'd already invested significant time and effort in preparation, was disheartening. It ultimately factored into my decision to leave the company, despite initially planning a long tenure at Nagarro.