#023: Why Engineering Loses Talent, and How to Fix It

The Hidden Cost of Poor Career Progression

Welcome to Issue 026 of Data Engineering in Practice! One of the biggest but least discussed pain points in engineering is not hiring—it’s retention. Talented engineers leave not because they lack skill, but because career progression is unclear, inconsistent, or not inclusive. In this issue, I’ll break down why this happens, what it costs the industry,…