What I *actually* do as a Product Manager (in 2023)

[@c3vzn]

For people looking to becoming a product manager, Chloe's experience is very American/Silicon Valley-centric. Many PM roles won't have the same level of variety, hectic schedule or pressure. It's highly dependent on the company, industry and region you work in. Do your research on the specific role you're applying for.

[@tshidirusson5100]

I'm a product manager in the fintech banking sector and and my job is just as hectic she Chloe has explained.

[@laemotica8405]

​@@tshidirusson5100 Fintech is brutal. A friend of mine had a fintech start-up and I helped him for a while and it was incredibly intense - much more so than Silicon Valley companies.

[@laemotica8405]

It's also a big company experience. Smaller companies are a bit more flexible and require other skills she didn't mention. I'm not trying to take away from Chloe at all, btw.

[@adolfonicoloso7571]

As a PM in biotech, I confirm! PM in biotech is much much MUCH more sales oriented. Hell, one of my individual KPI’s is $X million sales for a new product in its first year, this requires building a business plan that includes a sales strategy and marketing campaign all from scratch and done by PM. Sometimes lowkey unreasonable (but we love it)

[@Casey2222]

I will also have to agree with this. Been in the industry at much larger organizations for 10 years and it definitely is dependent on the company and industry. Not taking away from Chloe, but there is definitely more into it than what's on the video

[@kayteeflick]

The money is for real life changing....it's bonkers. I paid off my student debt, one random Monday, because all of a sudden I could. I paid for our wedding without saving for it. Absolutely life changing.

[@thaexception3406]

Enjoy that!

[@pozytywnaosobka1319]

What is your degree in?

[@jocelynm.4104]

Praying I get to this point one day🙏🏾

[@temporarythoughts]

They say the perfect message is not when there is nothing more to add but nothing more to take away. This was fabulously communicated. Looking forward to future videos.

[@BitanMallik]

This changed my perspective for the PM, thank you.

[@misteraye6664]

1:44 Threads being launched = product Voice memos on hinge = feature or a feature set If you are a new or aspirational product manager, knowing the difference is crucial to managing your expectations from a role. In the above example, you need a strong grasp of gtm (go to market) for threads, not so much for the Voice memo.

[@allentom97]

I guess it depends on scale, if she is at discord, then probably pms there probably are responsible for what could be considered a feature share else But yeah, I think she was trying to make the point that at some companies your “product” as a pm might be more focused and form part of a bigger product

[@findingmywingsjesse]

PM checking in - solid content I fully agree. I hope pm becomes a role where people can have children and personal lives. Some pm friends struggle with this some don't. Really depends on the company and team size as you said! Keep the content flowing!

[@anjalidalwadi3044]

This is one of the best explanations of product management I've seen. Amazing, thank you!

[@minhtuhuynh2]

I’m a PM six months in - everything you said is pretty spot on especially writing and money …. Sigh yeah LOL. Amazing video!

[@fabgrz]

Could you share how to become PM?. I want to change careers and interested to start diving in.

[@diegomegi7369]

I've been a PM for almost 2 years now, had no idea what I was getting into. This video has helped me understand that the world doesn't hate me; it hates my job. Thanks

[@katharinaalf]

This is the best summary of what a PM does. I’m also a Pm and relate 100%! 🎉Thank you for being so real and honest, sometimes people glamorise this job way too much 😅

[@chloeshih]

ah yeah or they look down on the job bc it's just a bunch of meaningless work. the amount of hate comments i get from salty tech people about how meaningless this role is is astounding!

[@Sachinkumar_foodtraveltech]

@@chloeshihreally? Tech folks say meaningless stuff? Those must not be good techies, I mean they wouldn’t have humility and customer empathy. Such arrogant techies can make meaningless comments. I mean a question to them is what will they code for if there is no product and business case in first place? They can’t sit at home and just code on their machine. In the end, monetization matters, they need money to pay rent/mortgage and other expenses. So, if the company where they are working doesn’t pay, will they continue there? Now, for the company to pay, there needs to be a product or service from where they earn. I understand developers will say it’s not a big deal to think ideas but it’s tough to code and deploy. My question to them is: yeah, it’s not easy to code, but will you take responsibility for failure of a product or low sales etc? If the answer is “Yes”, then they can criticize but if the answer is “No”, clearly they can’t lead. Because, with leadership comes accountability. Developers sometime like to hide behind excuses, it seems. They need to understand that it’s a team work. TEAM stands for Together everyone achieves more. Business isn’t run by demonizing other functions, why aren’t so many developers able to set up their own business? That’s because they are still living in a world where it’s like: i did my piece and now I don’t care about the larger picture. Only people who care about larger picture can become entrepreneurs. I want to let developers know: You won’t get pension in private sector jobs, so if you want some additional income, you’ve to think Business and then use your skills accordingly. Yes, they can use their grip on programming or other technologies and make something, but remember one thing always: Only humble techies become entrepreneurs, and not every techie becomes that. So, it’s a large pool of people and not everyone can become an entrepreneur because it takes a lot to be one. It needs humility, which a lot of them don’t have. So, they give up. Moreover, if they start somehow, they’ll come in the same boat as a Product Manager because then they’ll have to get the work done by techies and just like they were arrogant, they can face arrogant techies in their startup also if they manage to start one. But, normally I’ve seen: Arrogant techies won’t be able to start any business. They’ll have to retire one day without pension, not sure what they’ll do then.

[@solodeeakin8187]

What online can l learn from to become a real professional

[@PatriciaSonia]

You’re a gem. This is a great video. I’m a change manager who work on a lot of projects to support PMs, you did a great job of explaining the reality, chaos and sometime shit-show of being a PM.

[@chloeshih]

Aww thank you! And haha yes it’s always a shit show and we’re just sifting thru it as gracefully as possible 😅 glad a lot of this resonated with you as a professional!

[@catcertino]

Another awesome video, Chloe! Great flow, storytelling, delivery, editing, and all the little details are just so satisfying to watch!! It's inspiring how you're able to balance such a demanding career with content creation. . . and admirable that you love the pain haha

[@chloeshih]

Haha I can only endure the pain so long tho 😅 don’t know how long this era of life will last but I’m glad to be documenting it!! Thank u for appreciating all the little editing details!! So many hours goes into those ❤❤

[@Sachinkumar_foodtraveltech]

@@chloeshihYou’re absolutely correct. Many hours go into preparing this. Sometimes techies don’t understand that. When I worked as a business analyst, once upon a time a Delivery Manager told me it shouldn’t take long to update the text of a user story. But, I have to tell him that updating text may not take time, but arriving at the text is what needs time as we need to understand detailed requirements from the client, ask probing questions etc . I told him that techie guys will simply say that they are developing what’s been told, but I need to ensure I ask the right questions to arrive at complete set of requirements. Product management is an important role, the folks that ridicule it are not humble and must be ignored. They’ll retire one day from private sector jobs without pension. Will then see what they’ll do. Doing business needs humility, being a Product Manager is like running a mini-startup in a big Company. That needs humility, customer empathy. Arrogance will not help anyone becoming an entrepreneur. So, if those techies want to just work and retire and then do nothing, they can survive somehow but if they want to start their own business, they have to give up arrogance.

[@UrmilaDanga]

As a new PM myself, I find your educational content really helpful. It has helped me navigate and understand the PM role. Thanks Chloe for all this information. I am really grateful to you! Love from India

[@chloeshih]

Aww wow from India!! I’m glad this has been helpful! It seems like the PM role is very popular in India too!

[@victorialim1480]

Your content is always so invaluable Chloe and especially resonates with me as an aspiring PM/fellow Asian immigrant woman! Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@chloeshih]

AWW VICTORIAA! 💕💕💕💕

[@onewoppalalala]

You have such an likable personality!! I could listen to you speak all day

[@Texasgirlinacrazyworld]

Satire, right?..

[@nowornever9327]

of course you say that, looking at your pic you are asian as well. Probably as unfunny and annoying as her. You two fit well together

[@omarrakib8811]

Being a product manager for over 2 years, I can relate with all the pain behind that gorgeous smile of yours! Your summary is spot on!

[@sarahpan]

wow the EDITING in this video 😩 i love it ~~

[@chloeshih]

THANKS SARAH!! :D I tried to keep it clean and minimalist ~~ didn't want too much going on!!

[@kpmgadvisory]

hey Chloe, just want to you know that u are just a life savior. I was a management consultant who recently transitioned into a Tech Product manager with a large Brand. i looked upon your videos while interviewing this firm. even though i am from Hong Kong your knowledge from Silicon Valley is still applicable here. also, i am in love with your infectious smile so much that I introduced you to my Mom and she approved! Hope we can meet soon

[@zepho100]

Product Managers can come from everywhere, inventors, designers, engineers and my favorite entrepreneurs. I went from business development and acted as a product manager to get more sales in a manufacturing company, I learnt engineering and become VP of innovation of our group. Then president and make $400K a year at 34. Just focus on the needs and deep very very deep into why you're making the solution and then focus on your unique positioning.

[@zepho100]

@@aluisious you’re making the biggest stretch you can huh. Depends on what type of product you’re making, I’m in electronics so my team is engineering heavy. Product architects, mechanical, electrical, firmware and user journey. We run reviews at each gate for feasibility and guess what buddy, we have a factory and we do all the technical feasibility and design transfers for production. Maybe you should stop assuming and ask questions. I did electrical engineering at college, went into sales and now run an innovation company. You on the other hand sound miserable and I bet you’re unemployed.

[@iqraaaliya1230]

What if someone doesn't understand engineering? Or is from creative background?

[@zepho100]

@@iqraaaliya1230 that doesn’t matter. Creativity can come from anywhere, like all ideas. I’ve hired products from engineering backgrounds, industrial design and marketing. We also have some researchers PHD’s who create ideas. If your idea is good, then don’t wait to make it.

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I haven't had any fun lately, You bring me joy!I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

[@createdbyriks]

I’m not remotely interested in becoming a PM but wanted to understand what they do (since I work with them) and this was the perfect video! 🎉❤ Loved this Chlo!

[@haila1218]

haha love the way how you explain this whole story, feels sooo easy to digest and do make the audience wanting to finish watching the vid till the end 📈

[@chloeshih]

aww thank you haila!! i'm really glad you like it! i'm slowly starting to find my storytellng voice through youtube~~

[@DrNancyLi]

Such a fun style to make the video! Love it, Chloe !

[@chloeshih]

thank you nancy!

[@BayFood]

As someone who's so happy that my PM made a firm decision and supported my recommendations in a meeting this morning (working in product support/ops) this video is so timely! This was a great explanation! :)

[@chloeshih]

Awww yasss!! There’s definitely a LOT that goes into every decision. It sounds like you and your PM have a great working relationship!

[@adamhughesef]

Great explainer. Like a friend talking to you at a pub about what it’s really like. 8 years experience and there’s not a thing I’d disagree with.

[@chloeshih]

My favorite thing to do is to catch up with friends over drinks and fruits!! Vibe successfully captured! And oh boy I was hoping things would chill out at some point 😬😬

[@19Bosses]

Agreed!!

[@julesk6428]

I don't think I've ever commented on a video before but this makes me a little nervous to go back to a new PM role after having a baby. I'm hopeful my time away has made me a ruthless prioritizer and I'm certain I can handle stess 💯 better than before. Literal screaming helps with that. Here's to the mom PMs 🎉

[@chloeshih]

For my parent coworkers, the fact that you have children forces you to ruthlessly prioritize far better than the ones without kids haha. I’m hopeful that it’ll work out well!!

[@dawei227]

thank you for sharing your perspective and such a kind, genuine look into what sounds like a hectic role!

[@evelynshares]

this was SO well delivered, shot, edited - killin it chloe!! love hearing things from another PM's perspective 🤭

[@chloeshih]

aww thank you!! means a lot that this has the blessing of another PM

[@ndz7372]

wow, this is one of the most engaging videos ive seen on a tech-ish topic in a long while, beautifully explained Chloe

[@rdeluca_Exemplis]

Thanks for talking me out of this career path (I'm currently a UX designer) :D

[@chloeshih]

lmaoooo well UX designers don't have it easy either, but i do think in another world i would have chosen that path instead!

[@rdeluca_Exemplis]

@@chloeshih True! But it's a grind I'm already accustomed to lol. It sounds like you do an awesome job as PM. Keep up the great work and thanks for the educational video!

[@booquet6656]

Oh god, this is so relatable. Envying the software engineer's role. The manager telling you "eating shit" is your job. Swallowing your pride. Glued to your desk. Meetings. Understaffed so now someone elses job is also your job. MONEY but STRESS. Im a PM in Australia and waiting for your video on how to get out of this job 😂

[@chloeshih]

omg yeah we just gotta swallow our pride and deal with it. lmao at the getting out of the job! i mean i think it's possible to make it more balanced. it's just always a balancing act. i think this job suits my personality a lot (at least for now).

[@nikefreak6257]

Chloe this was the most hilarious yet informative video, I have come across on Product Management thus far. The Chaos really does get to you, glad you have such an positive outlook to it though.

[@sarangpatel1439]

this is the realest product manager summary video out there

[@RLA-uw7wl]

Hahahaha. A PM here. I can relate to all you just said. All true. Thanks for sharing these and creatively informing us about the PM life - its chronicles and successes. LOL 😆 Keep sharing your brightness and talent to the world. You inspire us and makes us happy! Thank you, Chloe! 😊😊😊 All the way from the Philippines here 🇵🇭

[@chloeshih]

Omg Philippines!! That’s dope!! Glad you found this video very relatable :) glad I got the right experience down!

[@astralwings1458]

I just got an internship in product management and this video has been so helpful and made me really exited to experience it first hand!

[@baseballbj11]

Wonderful explanation and personality. As a Director or Product, all of these things resonated with me. Onward and upward!

[@mensahfrancis4216]

absolutely loved this video. I'm literally a fan right now . Aspiring to be a PM Professional, and it's nice to have you guys to learn and take inspiration from

[@RobertoAllen]

I’m an SE and work closely with PMs, but I didn’t fully understand their day-to-day work until I watched this. Nice one!

[@ezcobar79]

Yo, legit, i have never felt more seen 😂 I get so much judgement with people asking me "what do you actually do at your job?" Instant subscribe. You're awesome.

[@chloeshih]

aw thank you!! also, i hope you're doing ok haha

[@lolgeselle]

Love love love this!!!! My husband is following you cause he moved into the IT field. And I just love your personality, so I’m joining you on your road to 100k!! Let’s get it!!!!!

[@chloeshih]

haha yasss road to 100k!!! IG is getting there closely, but ofc KZbin may take longer. Also glad you and your husband are here haha!! love the duo viewing ~

[@xitsjinxbtwx]

I can’t believe it took me a month to watch this video. It’s too good😭🖤

[@axl2531]

“I’ll tell you if we hit 100k on this channel” how are you not at 1 mil yet?? Let’s make this happen 🎉

[@chloeshih]

💕💕 haha aw thank you! The product manager world is just very very small! Lots of people have never heard of the role before!

[@productivepitch]

Thanks Chloe! Now that I finally become a Product Owner myself, i relate 101% to countless meetings, countless alignments, countless syncs and countless catchups T_T

[@chloeshih]

xDDD 101% is the correct amount haha

[@vegahw]

I would love a video on how you and your engineering team breakdown the work and what collaborating with them looks like. I love seeing how other orgs to product management

[@chloeshih]

Hm I’ll have to think about how to best explain this. It’s very collaborative for sure. This might have to be a collab video with an engineering manager or tech lead!

[@WhittierBlvdTv]

Perhaps by reviewing backlog items and prioritization 🎉

[@DerrickUtz]

O... M.... Gee! Chloe, this was brilliantly described and I really really appreciate it! I am a designer and Senior art director with 15 years of experience and I have been trying to find how I'm going to grow and looking at things like ux UI and trying to figure out what field to go into. This is a massive help in letting me understand areas I can target to grow/secure/resting my value as a modern professional creative. Wish I could high five and hug ya cuz this was the down to earth, coffee convo I needed to help with easing my mind and helping focus. Thank you dearly Chloe!!!

[@Slov_]

I love her personality. So much character and sass, haha. No wonder she excels at her job.

[@kopalinuhg]

Hi Chloe! I love how you gave us the reality but you were also comforting, reassuring and hopeful throughout 😢 Your energy is infectious ✨ I’m glad you’re on the internet 🤩🤩🤩

[@chloeshih]

aww thank you!! comments like these help me keep going ~ making videos on top of doing a full time job is super challenging!!

[@hillsidess]

Ahh Chloe I love this video! I remember your previous iteration, and you've come so far (the flow + story telling, explanation, etc!!)! Also I love how that you brought over the slice of life over to longform :))

[@chloeshih]

omg yeah! that first video was SOO different from how i shoot my videos now. thank you for sticking around from the beginning, hillsidess!!! always love seeing your comments!!

[@nixjoanne]

Hi Chloe! Can you do a video on how you stay organized as a product manager? I struggle to keep track of all the things I need to do, so it would be nice to see how you keep track of everything.

[@chloeshih]

haha o god i am not an organized person, but i can try! i gotta think about this!

[@nixjoanne]

@@chloeshih I'm also not an organized person, but my job is requires me to be🙃For someone who struggles to stay organized, it would great if you could share your tips and tricks!

[@carlosf3421]

Love your story telling stylo, energy and insights!

[@zahinhelal4228]

This was genuinely so good and well put together, wow!

[@mcolemanxc16]

This is very accurate and precisely why I left product management :) It's a ruthless, highly political job, with very little upside. I'm glad Chloe was so honest: most PMs do the job only for the pay and the "prestige." They're out to prove something. But it's mostly souless work, and makes you question your life priorities. I am so much happier now that I left PM.

[@Itsbrianjayy]

What career to go into after PM?

[@cryptokitty-uh4go]

I am curious what job did you change too?

[@ggpeteq]

"You don't know until you try, but you don't want to try too hard until you know enough." BARS 🔥

[@chloeshih]

PETEEEEEE :D :D :D :D

[@youtubecurious9000]

I wanna be a product manager as it resembles more or less a film director's role (except that there won't be any support kinda thing is provided after launch) which is an unfulfilled dream of my life for some obvious reasons. Currently working as a low code developer in a product firm, i wanna switch it to any role which doesn't involve a lot of numbers like ds,ml,dl or scary tech(springboot,FE,cloud,devops,etc.,) But... 1) i never ever have been a leader/organiser of any group in my life. 2) i'm someone who can't yell or hurt others even if they seem like not cooperating. 3) i'm someone who just talks whats going on in mind. 4)i fear tech will make me alone if i pursue.(i'm already alone and wanna new circle) So i guess, PM gives that social relief of meeting many people in calls. 5)i can understand a thing thoroughly with a gradual learning curve and i don't wanna compromise on quality/correctness. 6)I'm in india. 7)i'm not a good communicator like you.(like in this video,totally sharp,on point and funny) Question : Am i fit for PM/APM? (Long comment, hope you find it and answer me🥲)

[@Shc-w8i]

From a PM to PM, you're a start regardless.

[@oddpipe]

This video was brilliant, a lot of effort went into it and you can tell. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@chloeshih]

Aw thank you! Haha I rarely do dedicated PM videos these days so wanted to make sure this one was done well!

[@amirmemon4004]

I wish I wish, I'd have watched this video an year ago. I transitioned from being a Jr Data Scientist to APM, and I can 100% relate to the non glamorous and thankless part of the job. Nevertheless, giving myself the time to learn and trying to create an impact :)

[@chloeshih]

ah well i didn't post until this week, so you're all good haha! but yes it's def such a non glamorous role. so much BS you have to put up with that no one appreciates or notices :( i hope you're doing well in your role right now!!

[@imane-hx1kp]

hello, may i message you about the role?

[@MariiaKo]

You are true PM, eat whenever it is possible. I always have my lunch on my meetings because there is no enough time for that

[@taerikee]

Project Manager here (the other kind of PM), we have a lot of overlap in responsibilities with Product Managers.

[@LildAnakin]

Wake up kids, new Chloe just dropped!

[@chloeshih]

Omggg!! 😂😂 love this energy

[@anaisabelmunguia7285]

You will be able to do it after you have kids, you will need a village and flexibility but it is doable, you need to learn to ask for help and probably have a nanny instead of daycare but it is doable. This is coming from a marketing manager who has been there 🤗 and I have kids with special needs. I know you would absolutely do it and do it wonderfully!

[@chloeshih]

Aw thank u so much! I def think it’s gonna take a village. So comforting to hear this from you!! ❤

[@Nazkaoruj]

Working as PM in Europe is totally different than it's in USA. Here everything is quite structured and more chill at work. Most of the time you are not directly working with the dev team, as there is Engineering manager or Tech Pm or some other people who is doing this job.

[@prabuddhadas935]

seeing just her talk is fun to watch 😂

[@daveshotit5693]

It’s 12million actually….love your content…I should subscribe 👌🏾

[@macmake89]

She doesn’t have to specify this, but for people excited about the pay, those sign-on, bonuses and equity are from the big league players in tech. If you’re going out for a role with a start up or even establish corporate brand then those numbers look very different.

[@chloeshih]

this is VERY true!! 💯💯

[@juanpicarabajal]

how diff? what would you say is a normal salary for a pm in that situation?

[@blueberrymuffin4921]

Finally understand what my dad does. 18 years and he has never been able to explain his job to me.

[@SusanneNiklas]

lovin it. great having such a fast-thinker (and speaker;) with still so much valid content in it :)

[@augustoschndr]

At the time I am watching this video, you hit your goal and double. Congrats, very good personality and content stuff 🚀

[@Mostofmarie]

Mom of a teen and toddler, PM at a big corporation for Consumer experience. Which if anyone knows, Consumer is the HARDEST area. Everyone wants in on it. If it wasn’t for my husband having so much flexibility to do all the care taking and parenting there’s no way in heck I’d be in this role without crying daily. I’m always re-evaluating if I want to change functions to have a better work/life balance.

[@chloeshih]

consumer is definitely incredibly competitive and not chill x_x but it is super fulfilling and fun to know that your friends and family use your products!! sometimes i think to myself that i should just go to B2B to live a more chill life o_o

[@mirandalee5309]

As a Mom of 2 young kids and a PM at a startup, I can say you hit the nail on the head with this explanation. The role is very overwhelming at times, and feels even more overwhelming as a working mom. If only I knew how to write code, life could possibly be much simpler...lol.

[@MohanRaj-vp1zt]

Do u really think that coding looks easier than PM? If that was the case, why do we have 1000s of youtube channels just for cracking coding interviews? Why we don’t have the same for PM roles ?

[@mirandalee7408]

we actually do have the same for PM roles. PM interviews are gruelling and very challenging. there’s thousands of these videos, and even entire books on how to crack the interview. take a quick search and find out for yourself.

[@rolandrodriguez]

⁠@@MohanRaj-vp1zt Yes coding is easier than Product Management. As a developer I’ve shipped multiple products over 25 years for various companies including Microsoft. I served in an architectural role on the Azure product team participating in the launch of v1 of the platform in 2009. Today I’m a Principal Technical Product Manager at AWS. Where are the 1000’s of videos for Product Management? Dispersed among the thousands of videos for business strategy, systems design, statistical analysis, value proposition design, research techniques, UX design and usability, time management, productivity hacks, economics, graphic design, psychology and more. Often times I write code on the weekends to give my brain a break so it can focus on one logical thing. It’s like taking my brain for a walk or doing a crossword puzzle.

[@newlearnings1067]

This is so good! As a PM, I approve this!! 💯🙌

[@chloeshih]

haha thank you!!

[@BaddGyalBreezy]

The accuracy of this video though 🔥🔥

[@chloeshih]

hehe thank you breezy

[@lupelopez6531]

interviewing for a job soon and this helped clarified alot for me! Thank you!

[@AnastaciaWestphal]

Tech PM mom of a toddler. The struggle is real! I'm always under significant stress and pressure to deliver results under tight deadlines. The added stress of caring for a young baby under sleep deprivation has lead to burnout and depression... 😭

[@chloeshih]

😭😭😭 nooo why it gotta be this hard

[@zaraxamir]

Girl you are just so good. Amen to you.

[@chloeshih]

thank u friend

[@LildAnakin]

This video was really good! I love the structure, the flow, and the info 🙏🏾❤️

[@chloeshih]

I’m glad you enjoyed!! I think my storytelling has improved a lot since my videos from last year haha

[@oreoluwaskepta3808]

Thank you so much Chloe This video is for me ❤

[@johnoldfield2390]

If you open a company, buy a warehouse and then full it with large shelving and some cool fork lifts and buy some trucks and get some nice finance agreements you may buy your own products at your own prices and stock them in your own warehouse, however there are cost obligations and profit obligations however you have to write off the costs through another company and find the balance and then you have to advertise and resell your products etc. However the bank financial tools need to work correctly.

[@Ry.me_see]

Such a nice video from an engineer who want to build some empathy for PMs in my company.

[@rajawahabakmal1041]

That thing you said 'immigrant oldest sibling trying to prove something' just hits, love your humor, wonder how you'd be in person😂

[@JenKimBlankenship]

You are hilarious 😂 and one of the strongest communicators I have ever seen

[@oliverstutz7828]

Just stumbled on this - Excellent! I can relate on so many levels. Thanks for putting this together.

[@chloeshih]

So glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@eliasatalah86]

I am for sure sending this to people when they ask me what I do.

[@reverb508]

I'm a UX Designer and I'm speaking from experience when I say a PM makes or breaks a designer's experience at a company. I've had many positive, collaborative, pragmatic, and empowering Product Managers over the years. I've also had just as many stubborn, lazy, condescending and myopic PMs that were horrible to work with. Good PMs recognize designers as partners and make sure that design is included in the discovery, planning, testing, and implementation phases of the development process. Bad PMs treat designers as Figma minions, shutting them out of the decision making and just dumping requirements on them to mock up.

[@HaHa-gy5vg]

Translate brd into user stories. Story grooming. Assist with QA and UAT. Work with other teams on dependencies. Break project into phases. Stay up late to work with APAC. Get up early to meet with AMER.

[@daaara]

Hi, fellow oldest sibling 2nd(ish)-gen immigrant PM reporting in! Keeping my cool while my mom lectured me about how I had to work harder at school or else I was going to ruin my future prepared me for keeping my cool while all the projects I'm responsible for are on fire and customers are asking very tough questions. 🤷

[@jphillipos]

This is one of the best videos about what a ____ does that i've actually ever seen. You must be really good at your job lol. Thanks for sharing :)

[@LoveArnie]

Hey, I just subscribed to your channel! You are now my PM-sister online ❤ hope to learn more from you while I also plan to begin my own YT channel to help local PMs in my country ❤

[@dannyolivo]

PM = all the pain, and all the gain. Well said!

[@chloeshih]

T_T but the pain tho

[@salmansaafi]

Loved your way of presenting the role haha

[@ilyanemihin6029]

Amazing video, energy, content, openness, involvement, acting, positive mood, sincerity, informative. Only someone who really loves what they do can present this. Thanks!

[@gilbertwarner3094]

We tend to use the Epics and Stories as the source of truth vs the PRD. Then we build out a PRD skeleton in our wiki by linking the tickets. Helps a lot with the time sink of maintaining the PRD and helps the PM from getting too into solutioning.

[@chloeshih]

gotcha - we go from the PRD to the project task management tool - whether that's jira or asana. we also link to the tickets, but the process has varied tremendously by team so i don't have anything standard to say haha

[@BingSway]

I felt this, great explanation. The struggles are real but we still out here.

[@gyopoh9617]

9:58 story of my life! Even the voice impersonation, shockingly accurate.

[@robbetts]

I could be wrong but it sounds like what Advertising calls a Project Manager or Producer with the exception of being "client side" and focusing on one app/product (rather than several projects with several different clients). Sounds cushy from that perspective but I'm sure there are challenges that Ad people don't have.

[@BryanDianco]

yey im somglad you actually promoted careerfoundry! im on their PM program because of you!

[@chloeshih]

Oh heck yeah!! How’s it going for you?

[@arcane8006]

How did it go with the program ?

[@teeheeleelee]

I've been a PM for around 12 years and have heard increasing rumours of big companies replacing us with AI. Any thoughts on this, and have you heard any similar sentiments? It's got me a little worried...

[@elainejosephuxd]

Very, very helpful video. Thank you. So glad this was suggested to me! ❤

[@akshataswami2449]

Really loved your video!!! Definitely wishing you grow moreee and moreee :)

[@singingLeaf123]

180k salary but since she lives in silicon valley, 180k salry is eqilavent to 130k in new york or 110k in Chicago or Atlanta