What I Gave Up To Become An Engineering Manager
2024-08-29
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The article discusses the transition from being an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager (EM). It emphasizes the need to stop doing certain activities that were essential as an IC to make room for new responsibilities as an EM. The author shares five key areas to let go, including building things and blocking long focus times, to successfully shift into the managerial role.
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