How can I connect with senior folks in product management?
I'm in my first product management job and have been here for a while (3+ years). Altho it's been great past few years, I'm beginning to feel a lack of excitement towards it. I'm also a bit unsure of how to plan my future career trajectory. More & more PM jobs now require domain experience. I don't know what domains should I switch to or which domains would even accept me. Such thoughts make me feel paralysed from acting on my current situation and really bring down my confidence. I feel like talking to someone who has seen a few cycles in the industry can help me navigate this situation better. I can't talk to my office seniors about it coz I don't want them to get a hint that I'm planning to switch. And since it's my first job there isn't anyone else left to take advise from either.
Try following good PMs on Twitter , LinkedIn. Some do one-on-one coaching but of course are very expensive.
@TepidFanny11 This is actually such good advice
DM them. Most of them are pretty chill and very approachable.
And yes - do not pay to random courses, etc. Avoid folks who charge big $$$ on topmate.
As you move up the ladder, domain expertise is what gives you a moat. You need to move from a generalist to a specialist and domain expertise helps to establish that.
Have an honest conversations with yourself. List down all the products and services you personally use and enjoy. Is there anything that you personally connect with or would like to improve?
Solving problems is easier when you care about who and why you are solving for.