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#83 - Don't Take The Easy Path - Jennifer Wong (Engineering Leader)

The Work Item - Real Talk on Tech's Toughest Career Choices

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Navigating Transition: From Engineer to Manager

This chapter explores the journey of transitioning from an engineering role to a management position, focusing on the speaker's motivations and the importance of improving developer experiences. It emphasizes the significance of mentorship, networking, and building support systems while acknowledging the challenges of establishing authority and influence in leadership. Listeners are encouraged to embrace unconventional career paths and the necessity of patience and collaboration in effective management.

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