throwway_32156

Re:Ask HN: Moving from Middle Management Back to Engineering on Friday March 06, 2020 @09:02PM (#22509222)

Actually backend mostly - from the API layer right down to infrastructure and some systems level stuff.

I went from an IC to a manager when the tech lead position turned into an em position in the start up I work for.

I just went with it, without giving it much forethought.

Re:Ask HN: Moving from Middle Management Back to Engineering on Wednesday March 04, 2020 @12:08AM (#22481356)

Thanks for this. I've talked to a few people about the 'rusting' skills, most said that over time they come back but also expectations are higher at more senior IC levels.

Ask HN: Moving from Middle Management Back to Engineering

Posted by throwway_32156 on Tuesday March 03, 2020 @09:28PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I made the switch from Engineering to Engineering Management about 4 years ago.Given where I was at the time I think it was a good career move and I feel like I've learned a lot including many things about being a good Engineer I learned from the manager perspective.I've recently made it to the 'manager of managers' position and am doing well generally.The problem I'm struggling with is that I...

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