TwirlyQuokka
TwirlyQuokka

Engineer turned PMs

I see a lot of product managers come from an engineering background. They have worked for a few years as an engineer before making the transition. I want to understand the factors that led to the to make the switch.

Also, how has that turned out after moving to product management? Did you find the things that you were looking for?

PS: It is also common knowledge that PMs are paid less than engineers.

18mo ago
TwirlyKoala
TwirlyKoala
6sense18mo

PMs are paid way more in long term, if you are a damn good PM

SillyCoconut
SillyCoconut

Do you have seen in your organization or any real example

WigglyBiscuit
WigglyBiscuit
Incred18mo

In my org PMs are paid 2x of engineers. 🤣 you have a lot left to see sir.

BubblyNarwhal
BubblyNarwhal

Need to be on the other side of the table . I felt I could do a better job ans so I switched to the other side

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