> I think some industries, especially software, would do well to have more of a manager/coach model. I agree. I don't really like admitting failure to my mana

> I think some industries, especially software, would do well to have more of a manager/coach model. I agree. I don't really like admitting failure to my manager. While they're very understanding and easy to work with they're also the person writing my reviews, so there's some tension there. I think I'd be able to open up more with someone not in my management chain. Maybe even someone who is not in the same business unit as me.