Why New Managers Fail

[@iAmCracky]

Another great video that has given me a lot to think about, thank you once again! Would love some follow-up videos on these topics.

[@ugopalatucci]

Thanks Harry! Really great video!! I would like to try. What skills do you think are important as a manager? When is it the right moment to promote myself as a manager in my company?

[@FabioAngela]

I like the video, thanks. I was recently asked to take a more managerial position. I'm a skilled and expert full stack dev (lot of dotnet stuff here) and coding has always been my passion, I understand when you say that moving on to other things helps to prevent boredom or even burnout, I've actually accepted because I see there is a need of a proper manager for our products but what I fear is "losing my skill": to be a full stack dev with lot of time spent on learning architecture designs, best practices, in-depth and low level knowledge is a task that require constant learning and as a manager the time you are supposed to spend time there is very limited. As a developer one of the thing that I don't like about managers is that often (in my experience) they are not that savvy on the technical side and I don't want to be a manager like that. Did you ever regret your position?

[@iAmCracky]

11 months later. Were you ever able to answer this question for yourself? Currently in a very similar position as you described myself and being afraid of "losing my skill" is exactly what has me hopping between decisions. The tech is still very much where my interest lies, but I feel that in my current company/position I could add more by taking the role.

[@FabioAngela]

@@iAmCracky I've managed to keep coding&learning while managing these resources, I'm still the tech reference and I'm even now trying to find some time to experiment with new AI stuff (I've to say I've even worked hard during last 3 / 4 months, 11+ hours/day because of an interesting project and lot of remote working that make me work harder than in-presence) . I can't lie saying I have to spend some time on more "managerial" stuff but I'm trying to write a line (and be clear with management) about how far into I'm willing to spend time into managerial stuff vs development & mentoring. For me this is working but I think it depends on your reality, good luck.

[@iAmCracky]

@@FabioAngela Thank you for the reply!

[@matej2714]

Hey Harry. Does the company you work for take applicants?

[@spirobel]

I learned how to code, not to get a job, but because I want to put a dent in the universe. Thats why I dont have imposter syndrome. I dont care if other people see me as an idiot. The only one that can judge me is the compiler.

[@queuebit]

Is there a good place to find manager positions, or are most manager hires internal?

[@hswolff]

Oh that's a great question for a video...but to answer, I've found people become managers in a few ways: 1. Promoted within your company. This happens either on purpose (the good type) or by accident (your boss left and they need someone to replace them suddenly, the stressful type). 2. Interview into the position. This seldom happens in big companies as they all want people with experience, but is much more doable at a startup. If you become a manager at a startup you get experience and can then leverage that to a bigger company (which I did, heh). I guess it's two, with like two sub points in them.

[@rickelmonoggin]

this guy reminds me of Mike Winger

[@queuebit]

I like spicy food, I do not like Hot TamalesⓇ.

[@hswolff]

Oh man, hot tamales are so good.

[@mrkhoros]

Are you on sugar Harry?

[@hswolff]

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