September 20, 2022
Considering a move from individual contributor to engineering manager? Here’s what you need to know, from whether the role is right for you, to what to expect in the first few months.
There’s a little joke we make every time a former individual contributor (IC) comes into the engineering manager (EM) Slack channel for the first time: ‘Welcome to the dark side.’
We make this tongue-in-cheek joke because, well, it’s funny, but also to signpost that things are different in management. You will be exposed to a side of business that was previously unknown. You will encounter situations that you wouldn’t have anticipated or been responsible for.
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September 20, 2022
