I'm relatively early in my career, and has been working as a Program Manager (it doesn't mean that I have anyone reporting to me). I love what I do. The pay is also decent.
I also like software engineering (app development mainly). I used to code regularly and has got some apps on the Play Store as well (hobby projects, not big).
I'm confused whether I should continue as a Program Manager (going down the managerial route) or switch to a Software Engineering role. I feel like I should get some software engineering experience before being in a role working closely with Software Engineers. But, another thought is why move away from something that I love doing.
I'm a bit scared on taking a decision (grass would always be greener on the other side). I don't know anyone like me in the same route.
Note: I work at a fortune 50 organisation, awesome team/manager, and all of them are completely supportive of whatever decision I make.
My manager is happy to help me grow in any direction (both at the same time as well), but spending energy on one would yield better results.
Age: <25 Education: B.Tech (no MBA) Exp: ~ 2 years
Note: I would definitely love to be a good manager down the lane (always liked working with people).
(I don't want to make this into a thread to fight on coding v/s non coding roles)
Have a word with manager, get permission to do 20-30% time on engineering problems with engineers. Align engineering team. Mostly this should help.
Done ✅
I can officially dedicate time during work hours to get better at software engineering, and even contribute to something.
6-9 months down the lane, we will again review the options and will take a call on whether I should move to Engineering full time or not.
If you have a supportive team, I would say take it. You can still go back managerial days when you like so.
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