When Should a Programmer Become a Manager?

Thriving Technologist

Does programming ever get tiring? Are you frustrated by being left out of key decisions by the company? You may begin to wonder if you should become a manager.

In this episode I'd like to share 5 important considerations before switching from being a programmer to management. It's common advice that "all programmers must become managers eventually", and I don't agree with this.

There are many ways to grow in our career, and management is just one path. However, for some people it may be the perfect next step. I hope this episode helps you know what you're walking into before you take the step to become a manager.

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Chapter markers / timelinks:

(0:00) Introduction (1:13) 5 Signs It's Time to Switch to Management (1:32) 1. You're More Concerned with People than Technology (3:42) 2. You Want More Organizational Insight (5:37) 3. You Hate The Technical Interview Process (9:39) 4. You Want To Work Less Overtime (12:39) 5. You're Tired of Learning New Technology

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