Engineers are emotionally tied to our work. I think we all want to be considered smart and capable at our jobs. It’s why micromanaging and overworking can lead

Engineers are emotionally tied to our work. I think we all want to be considered smart and capable at our jobs. It’s why micromanaging and overworking can lead to negative productivity. The very notion of “toughing it out” and grinding out a task you dislike doesn’t work well. Unless you want the bare minimum delivered by someone who is going to quit soon.