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Could you go a year without a new certification, interview, award, or promotion and be OK with yourself for it?

Yes. Easily. My job isnt my whole life, as long as I feel good about the work I did over the year, I see no reason to change.

Would you think about a colleague, direct report, friend, or spouse differently for doing so?

No. Absolutely not. In fact, I'd be more worried that they'll burn out if all they think about is this shit, and tell them to get a hobby that isn't related to their job so that they can direct that energy somewhere other than getting pieces of paper that say "I can job good"