5 Surprising Learnings from being an Engineering Manager (From L8 SWE at Microsoft)
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Top Comments (5)
Amazing video. I always love videos when people share their learnings. I too had similar learnings when I became a manager. I'm a much better IC now. Managing the stress was something I failed at during that time I was the manager. Being an IC is where my talents lie. Growing people and challenging my listening skills were the two reasons that made me choose EM, only to realize, I can do it even as an IC without the added pressure. But one thing I often here people say when wanting to become Manager is that they think it will lead to faster promotions and career growth compared to IC. While my gut doesn't agree, I still don't have enough experience to really have an opinion. What has your observations been?
Great video Kun! Helps shed light on many aspects of manager role that I was unsure about. Packed with valuable information! Thank you 🙏
1 YOE here, and the last part made me cry 😭
Another great video, Kun! Could you elaborate more on the advantages/disavantanges to wheter stay in IC track versus moving to management? And which type of professionals benefits/suceeds more on each track?
Great content as always!
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Amazing video. I always love videos when people share their learnings. I too had similar learnings when I became a manager. I'm a much better IC now. Managing the stress was something I failed at during that time I was the manager. Being an IC is where my talents lie. Growing people and challenging my listening skills were the two reasons that made me choose EM, only to realize, I can do it even as an IC without the added pressure. But one thing I often here people say when wanting to become Manager is that they think it will lead to faster promotions and career growth compared to IC. While my gut doesn't agree, I still don't have enough experience to really have an opinion. What has your observations been?
Great video Kun! Helps shed light on many aspects of manager role that I was unsure about. Packed with valuable information! Thank you 🙏
1 YOE here, and the last part made me cry 😭
Another great video, Kun! Could you elaborate more on the advantages/disavantanges to wheter stay in IC track versus moving to management? And which type of professionals benefits/suceeds more on each track?
Great content as always!