"If" you know right set of people you can enjoy exponential growth
There is disconnect between higher management and an average employee, the management is harping and spinning stories about AI, whereas there is hardly any work that requires advanced analytics.
There is lot of focus on creating one's visibility in the org as a result sycophancy has become a part of its DNA. Nobody cares about the work you do, it is all about whom you know.
There is no clarity around career growth path, this decision lies in the hands of powerful individuals who have no clue about dealing with subordinates.