QuirkyMarshmallow
QuirkyMarshmallow

Career Dillema | PM feels overwhelming

Hi folks,

I work at a startup (been 2 years now) as a PM. From the last 12 months, my work has mostly revolved around strategy, business intelligence, program/general mgmt. I am now planning to quit and move on. However, I am not sure if I want to continue being a PM, because it's very overwhelming honestly and I actually enjoyed the last 12 months as a generalist.

Need career advice from fellow PMs whether to pursue program mgmt/strategy/general mgmt/Chief of staff/new initiatives roles or devote 100% of my time to prepare for PM interviews and also try to make up for the last 12 months by doing side projects and maybe even interning under a senior PM

Some pointers about me:

  1. I have 2 YoE in PM.
  2. I have a CS degree from a tier 1/2 college
  3. There is no particular reason to quit. Job is chill
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SquishyCupcake
SquishyCupcake

Program Management is a generalist role but a bit more operational in most cases.

I am not sure how easy it would be to find it but try finding a Program Manager role that consists of managing a cross-functional growth team. Should be fun.

JazzyPickle
JazzyPickle

Can't guide on PM.. but can say one thing about quitting ... you are feeling quitting only because you have a job at hand would you do the same if you have sitting at home and then plan for certification or learn ??
Trust me you will start losing confidence and can never Crack interview

If your job is chill - learn any technology which interests you, figure out you still have long way to go.. do it while you are a t job so that you will not be under the pressure .

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