Observed career paths · steel_production

Where does a Steel Mill Operator go next?

6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.

Typical advancement
Caster Operator+50% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Steel Mill Operator go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Process Metallurgist+98% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Steel Mill Operator go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Management path
Melt Shop Supervisor+152% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Caster Operator. 19% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Steel Plant Manager+239% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Process Metallurgist. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Heat Treat Metallurgist+70% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Process Metallurgist. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Lumber Grader+62% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Process Metallurgist. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there

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