Change my mind: your first manager literally determines your entire career ceiling

56% of 8915 voters say "First manager shapes everything". The other side: 44% picked "You own your trajectory".

ngl_she_right · 2026-04-14T17:06:20.215Z

56% say "First manager shapes everything". 44% say "You own your trajectory". 8,915 votes cast.

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Change my mind: your first manager literally determines your entire career ceiling Currently 56% of 8915 votes say First manager shapes everything. 44% say You own your trajectory.