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Hi HN, I manage a team of engineers that mostly handles internal systems development (ERP, billing systems, etc). Currently on my team if the business needs something from us we have people submit a wiki page with the…

Hi HN, I recently made the move from technical lead to full-blown engineering manager about 6 months ago. I was aware at the time that I’d be using a different set of skills than what I was used to when I was doing…

I currently work as a technical lead for a private tech company and I’ve been offered a job at a publicly traded tech company (non-FAANG). I primarily focus on the business systems side (things like back-end billing,…

I know that a lot of people on HN are focused on retiring as early as possible. However, for a variety of reasons (some within my control and some not) it seems unlikely that I will ever be able to afford a comfortable…

At my current job my boss and I have been discussing a potential move for me into management. I am currently a technical/functional lead but I find myself more and more dealing with “people” challenges and helping to…