Ask your manager for non-technical advice
- If you seek a promotion, then ask them what you need to do to get it.
- If you are giving a presentation or you have written a design document, then ask them to review it and make suggestions.
- If you are having issues with a teammate and you are unsure of how to tackle them, ask your manager for help on finding a solution.
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