March 08, 2022
The tech industry is on fire right now. People are moving jobs, companies are hiring at a furious pace, and this roiling change is hitting all of us.
In the middle of this, many senior engineers are being asked to step into the role of manager for the first time.
Given the challenges in hiring, and especially the challenge in hiring experienced managers, it’s not a surprise that we’re seeing so many companies turn to reluctant but willing senior engineers to fill their manager gaps.
I was once that reluctant but willing senior engineer-turned-manager. My first management job was as a tech lead/manager for a small engineering team that supported the core infrastructure of a larger product area.
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March 08, 2022
