Who wants to be an engineering manager anyway?

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For decades, the natural progression for engineers was simple: learn to code, build expertise, lead, manage.

But, in today’s shifting tech landscape, that path is no longer guaranteed, or even desirable.

Management still offers the chance to help teams grow, succeed, and find satisfaction in their work, but with a wider array of constraints than before.

“Over time, as you look back at the people you mentored and see how they’ve gone on to do great things, it can be one of the most fulfilling things in your career,” James Stanier, CTO for Veterinary at Nordhealth, writes.

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