In tech, it’s easy to assume your value rises with every new skill or promotion. But the reality is more nuanced. Many mid-career professionals lose professional value without realizing it even as their resumes grow. Based on MWS (Merit, Worth, Significance) scoring insights, here are 3 under-the-radar reasons tech workers lose value and how to prevent it: 1. Shallow Skill Progress Despite Tool Exposure You’re learning tools fast but are you growing deep expertise? Why it matters: The Merit score rewards mastery and application, not tool familiarity. Many engineers know Kubernetes, but fewer have scaled a platform with it. Real impact: Surface-level fluency looks good but doesn’t translate into high-value delivery. What to do: Prioritize deep learning over trend chasing. Own architectural decisions. Mentor junior engineers. Demonstrate applied expertise. 2. Productivity Gaps That Go Unnoticed High hours ≠ , high output. Why it matters: MWS Worth measures the actual value you crea...