> [!bot-text] AI-generated > This text was drafted by [[Jake]] and has been reviewed. > [!info] Source > [Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity](https://terriblesoftware.org/2026/03/03/nobody-gets-promoted-for-simplicity/) > by <!-- IQ: =this.creator -->[[Matheus Lima|Matheus Lima]]<!-- /IQ --> > Related: <!-- IQ: =this.related -->[[Concepts/information architecture.md|IA]], [[Concepts/management.md|management]]<!-- /IQ --> ## Summary Engineering teams often reward complexity more than simplicity, even when simple solutions work better. This happens because complex work looks more impressive in reviews and promotions. To fix this, we must recognize and value smart simplicity, making it visible and appreciated. *(Summarized by Ghostreader)* ## Significance > [!bot-text] > Names an uncomfortable incentive: complex work reads as impressive, so simple solutions lose in reviews and promotions. Useful for anyone trying to build a culture that rewards clarity — and for making the case that simplicity is skilled work, not laziness. ## Claims & insights Claims that cite this summary (claims link here via `source`): <!-- QueryToSerialize: TABLE WITHOUT ID link(file.link, file.title) AS "Claim", confidence AS "Confidence" FROM #claim WHERE contains(file.outlinks, [[Summary - Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity]]) SORT file.mtime DESC --> <!-- SerializedQuery: TABLE WITHOUT ID link(file.link, file.title) AS "Claim", confidence AS "Confidence" FROM #claim WHERE contains(file.outlinks, [[Summary - Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity]]) SORT file.mtime DESC --> | Claim | Confidence | | ----- | ---------- | <!-- SerializedQuery END -->