Hi all
I just graduated from undergrad and started to work as an associate product manager at a YC company.
Having worked as a PM for a the last 3 months, it’s not something that excites me and I don’t feel like I’m actually building something. The pay is pretty decent (14 base, 4L ESOPs) but money is not an important thing for me right now.
I seriously want to switch careers to software engineering where I get the feeling of actually building (+the feeling of being an engineer). I want to quit my job and go all in to code for 6 months and see how it goes (as mentioned, money is not an issue as my parents can take care of me for a while + they’re pretty supportive).
Can you please give your two cents on this topic? I’m pretty confused but I want to be an engineer.
Even if you want to be a PM in future starting off as an engineer is the right path. You will gain hard skills and would contribute tangible to the team. Go for it but be prepared this will need some skills to learn quickly and lots of careful planning. Benefits are many . Once you know how to build something you will be valuable in the market plus can start on your own too.
Hi all
I, just graduated from undergrad and started to work as an associate product manager at a YC company.
Having worked as a PM for a the last 3 months, it’s not something that excites me and I don’t feel like I’m actually building...
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Keep regretting on and off how life could have been as a developer.
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Looking for equ...
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I also like software engineering (app development mainly). I u...
