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Good piece. I've done mostly IC work but have had a stint as tech lead, where a lot of this applies even if people management wasn't directly part of my role.
by TheCapeGreek 2y ago
Good piece. I've done mostly IC work but have had a stint as tech lead, where a lot of this applies even if people management wasn't directly part of my role.
One thing I'm curious about as well is more on the zero-to-one side of becoming an EM: If you're a "junior" manager, it seems there's quite a dearth of jobs out there. Everyone wants someone with 2+ years of experience. It's the same old entry-level-with-experience hiring conundrum, just happening again in your career.
Anyone have advice in that regard?
- namdnay 2y ago> Anyone have advice in that regard? Join a company as a senior IC, switch to EM then stay at least 2 years?
- The_Colonel 2y agoYeah, except that "switch to EM" may not be easy. How many such opportunities you might have depends on the company.
- TheCapeGreek 2y agoYeah, I suppose I should have added in my post that I assume that is the normal way, but was hoping for any more potential tips.
- tomtheelder 2y agoMy biggest tip would just be to make it abundantly clear in your interview that this is a goal of yours. Some jobs will bounce you for that, but that’s good- you want to filter those out. Others will see it as a positive and you’ll come in with your manager and leadership already understanding the direction you want to grow in.