Posting some general questions to get this community going…
I recently moved from a software architect to an engineering manager position after I was asked by my company leadership a few months ago. Mixed feeling about the move. I really like technology and being deep into the code but I am also pretty good at being a manager.
Anyway, why did you make the jump? How has it been?
Two years ago, I became a lead then manager. The real answer is more money and being in the position to protect/unblock/grow my team. It was successful in my opinion, but I’m biased haha.
It was definitely a mixed bag. The top level at my old company was basically mia for years, so we had to figure it out on our own. Political capital was spent to make sure my team had what they needed. I rusted a bit on the tech side, but given that I have two offers within two weeks or so since the company imploded, maybe I still have it.
Sounds like it’s been mostly a positive outcome. Have you considered jumping back in to the technical side again or do you want to continue as a manager?
I’m trying to move in to management mostly because my salary potential as a technical engineer definitely feels capped and I’m at the ceiling for my line of work.
I’m getting a job as a developer again. More $$ for less responsibility. TBH I’m burt out on the manager role. It didn’t matter of my team did good or bad when upper management went and got in trouble with the law and shut the whole business down.