Thread by @eisabai

Here Are 7 Things Only Engineering Managers Will Understand... 🧵

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You find your role as a manager rewarding while at the same time you can't help but miss building and making things.
Every time you were fun and witty with your team, you worried if you should be acting more serious.

Every time you were serious, you worried about not building rapport with your team.
You struggle to believe in the value you bring to your team as you have smart and capable people working for you.

You feel a bit guilty when you're working past 7pm and worried about setting a bad example.
You can't remember the last time you took time off to relax but you constantly tell your team to take time off to recharge.

Some days, you wish you could clone yourself so you can get more things done but other days, you have no idea what you are supposed to be doing at all.

Can you relate? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and a little out of whack with all that’s going on in your role as an engineering manager right now. Should you keep calm and carry on? Or should you join the crowds and go back to being an engineer?

I don’t have all the answers even after all these years as an engineering manager! I’m not sure anyone does to be all honest. But I want you to know that I’m here and I’m willing to share my experience with you.

Here are my top takeaways that I hope will help you navigate your career as an engineering manager:

1. Stop wanting to be like anyone else, and just be yourself.
2. Ask your team “How can I help?"
3. Look after yourself first, so that you can look after your team well.

For more takeaways, check out my book The Engineering Manager’s How-To Guide gumroad.com/l/emhowto

If there is an engineering manager out there who could do with my tips, make sure you retweet.