Re:What I gave up to become an engineering manager
by slkjdlskjdklsd on Monday September 09, 2024 @06:10AM
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You have an illusion that you have direct influence. But the reality is you can replace the EM with a rubber duck and the engineers would still build the product.
On the other hand replace the engineers with a rubber duck and there is no product.
As an EM you’re closer to the product and the team that builds it. You have direct influence on the success and failure of the product and the team and it’s where most of the fun is. It’s a truly fulfilling role for those who are hands-on and love the wholistic experience.
Managers of manager and above are often in rarified air and have to cast their nets wide and farther to make decisions.