I do PMO work for 23 projects at a Big 4. Every time my manager asks me if I am enjoying my job, my internal mind answer always is "Is anyone supposed to enjoy this job? Is there anyone here who is...

I do PMO work for 2-3 projects at a Big 4. Every time my manager asks me if I am enjoying my job, my internal mind answer always is "Is anyone supposed to enjoy this job? Is there anyone here who is enjoying this role?".

Do I enjoy?

Consultant

Do I enjoy?- Grapevine

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Ask me anything except my company name, or things that can reveal my identity. I may respectfully choose not to respond to your question based on my own judgement.

Here’s a brief intro about me: I’ve worked as both software engineering manager & software technical architect over the last 18+ years on various tech stacks managing backend, frontend and a little bit of cloud. I have seen ups and downs in the software industry. Currently I’m working as a senior architect in one of the product based companies in India.

I’ve been an Engineering Manager before. Ask me anything.

Software Architect

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What is your Salary and YOE ? Are you satisfied with the progress you have achieved so far ?

Satisfied with TC ?

Software Engineer

Relatively new to tech - only 2 years of experience here so far. Yet find it extremely cyclical. Face the same challenges over and over again. Perhaps the setting changes occasionally but that’s really it. I understand this is not unique to tech and happens everywhere. But at least in product management, it seems like it’s research - design - dev with stakeholder management over and over and over again. Feel like I’m on autopilot mode and not truly *enjoying* working. 

I used to be so full of energy and enthusiasm in college and school, eager to learn. But the cyclical nature of work has wrung it out of me, and I’ve sort of become a cynic lol. Who enjoys their work?

Does anyone truly *enjoy* their job in tech?

Product Manager

Worked for a not particularly prestigious company as a developer for a few years before doing an MBA and moving into product management. Tier 1 institutes all the way through. I've been a product manager for 3 years now, in some pretty reputed companies.

At this point, I feel like the product management role is just not for me - I do not get job satisfaction out of it. The work is not particularly interesting or challenging, and talking to people all day feels like a chore. Its no fun to be creating random reports for leadership based on wherever the winds of the day blow. Plus tbh, I could be making far more money if I had remained a developer. Just cannot see myself doing this kind of work 10 years down the line.

Thinking of applying for some dev roles - it'll take some practice, but I could probably crack senior developer interviews. 

What does the community think? Is there stigma for people who ditch product roles for development roles? Are there people who even do this? Am I being realistic about this?

Tired of being a product manager, thinking of going back to development roles.

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Would you do the same job if there wasn't an incentive to earn money? And I mean like the start up bloated cheque sizes.

Do you like your job?

Growth Manager

Indian. I am a SDE (backend) currently. ~2 yrs exp. 16 LPA and I work 40-50 hrs a week. I like where I am, but I am not feeling the zeal for tech anymore. Probably will do a MBA down the line (thinking abroad, not sure) 

Looking for equal or greater pay, similar WLB, new domain. Should I switch to PM and try a hand at it? 

Am I aware of the reality or living in my own isolated reality?

Switch to PM?

So I started PMing a year back, 25y atm. Joined as APM right out of college. Sometimes I feel I should've done some adjacent role which would could've helped me in understanding how the industry works. Most of the times I work on feature mindlessly.

Many times lead engineers directly come to me for ticket requirements, all though i can deal with them, from time to time i feel like an imposter.

Anyone else feel like they got into PM too early?

Software Developer

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Sometimes I feel that the work I am doing in the office is worthless. It is providing no value to the client nor does it help me. I am able to answer the technical questions of the client which help in their business decisions and I think that's what keeps me employed. But I still feel I am wasting my time and I really don't know what I should do. Does anyone else face a similar issue or is it only with me? Also have someone come out of this and would like to share their experiences.

Sometimes I feel that the work I am doing is worthless.

Too much negativity everywhere. I just want to find ppl who genuinely like what they are doing. If you are one, what do you do and what makes you happy?

is there someone who actually...LOVES their job?

Am too old to love my job. Relaized am just  a cog in the wheel. I work for money. When i hear the mgmt team talk nonsense about purpose and adding value, i happily smile to his face and laugh in my mind.  
 Am here for the money.  The company can fuck itself.

Account Manager

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Anyone here who likes what they do? Or the firm they work in? Unless that leaves no reason for people to be on this platform.

Like what you do?

Investor

I am even working today. Like what the fuck?

How is anyone okay with it? My seniors are chilling at home while me and my colleagues are busting our ass working 10+ hours everyday for peanuts. We have been straight up told that it will impact our record and appraisal if we don't put in the hours. I mean it is my first job and I don't want to mess it up.

Is this the same everywhere else in Big4?

Does it ever get easy in Big Four? Because I feel that my entire life is becoming just work...

I’ve been into startup product management for about more than 5 years. While the problems are interesting at times, the daily life is mentally draining. I can’t think of anything else apart from work even post working hours. Feels like there’s no life/identity apart from the work I do. I try taking time offs but it gets back to where it was in no time.
I want to transition to PM roles that have better WLB. Not sure if any startup could offer that. Is a PM role at a big tech services firm less stressful - WITCH, maybe? If so, what could be the best route to get to one.
At this point, I think I’m ok doing boring projects as long as I can take the work off my head after working hours and balance out a better personal life alongside.

PM roles with better WLB

Product Owner

Would you rather be an Engineer learning how to Product or a Product Manager learning how to Engineer?

Answer is obvious mate. And it's already in motion. 
 Everyone knows current product management breed is a messed up fraudulent bunch. They will run into poverty if they don't change ways🙂

Founding Engineer

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Hey folks, 

I have been working as an Associate Product Manager full time for the last 1+ year, and everyday I feel that I am not doing something impactful although I do have a lot of work on a daily basis. 

Initially, in my first year of college I explored growth roles and out of fomo being a BTech student tried exploring, tech by doing DSA, Android Development and FE too. Honestly, I was too naive to decide where I should go and coincidentally I got to know about PM and there you go, I went on to do 2 years of PM internships and now 1+ year full-time role. 

I thought, everything would be fine with time but I guess, I have spoken enough lie to myself and now I should move on. 

I have started learning FE from theodinproject.com and I believe, I will be back on track in the next 2 months. 

I just want some suggestions/help from seniors here, on what should be my strategy to get into FE roles? 

It would be super helpful for me. 

Thanks in advance 🙌

PM to FE 😞😞

I have been employed at a service-based company for the past 2.6 years. Recently, I have been assigned to a new project with a different team. However, my manager has been quite demanding and insistent on my physical presence in the office. Additionally, they expect me to participate in video calls for every meeting and ask detailed questions about my work, often focusing on minor details. Unfortunately, the tasks I am currently working on no longer bring me excitement. Moreover, my manager's authoritative behavior is not something I appreciate. I am starting to wonder if I am experiencing burnout, as I have never encountered these issues before. Is this a normal situation, or should I consider seeking a new opportunity? Other than these work-related challenges, everything else seems to be going well.

Need advice

I do sometime 😁 😁...

you're starting a new project in same company  and feeling like you've entered a whole new world?
 Yeah,! It's like, suddenly, everyone expects you to play by a new set of rules - like you're a rookie, no matter how much experience you have!From outside the company or inside itself 😀...

Do you enjoy being treated like a blank slate when you join a new project??

4yoe Engineer turned Product Manager. It's been 8 months I joined this B2B SaaS startup as an APM. Engineering team... mostly interns. Most of my time goes into execution following up with devs. Is the PR reviewed, is the bug fix deployed. No Jira, scrum, sprint planning whatsoever.

CEO runs the whole show. Only fear driven product management. I have no idea what it means to work on vision or strategy. My career has started off with a shitty foundation. Everyday I feel like quitting. What should I do? Quit right away or wait n switch to a better company?

Do I enjoy?

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