A former distinguished Meta engineer says promotions eventually stopped feeling like wins, so he sought a demotion

Philip Su was promoted to distinguished engineer at Meta before seeking a demotion to improve work-life balance and reduce pressure to perform.Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesPhilip Su was promoted to distinguished engineer at Meta before seeking a demotion.Su said higher levels brought pressure that left him exhausted and under scrutiny.Su said that accepting a career ceiling can lead to more enjoyable work.A top engineer for Big Tech asked for a demotion at the peak of his career.Philip Su, who reac