Engineer vs. Manager: Which Hat Do You Really Want to Wear?

Here’s one of the biggest decisions in a civil engineer’s career — do you keep the hard hat on and stay technical…or swap it for a suit jacket and go full-on manager? 💼👷‍♂️

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the details of the “Engineer vs. Manager” post we did on LinkedIn that racked up almost half a million views and hundreds of shares. 😲

The main point of the post? Most engineers think they want to be managers...until they become managers and realize they actually didn’t. 😨

So, today, Mark jumps back on the show so we can both share our own journeys going into management. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the manager role so you can figure out whether it truly is for you. 👍

If you’ve been wondering whether to climb the management ladder or double down on your engineering craft, this is the conversation you need before making the leap. 😉

Hit play and get the inside scoop before you make a move you’ll regret. 🎧

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

• How Most Engineers End Up in Management (And Why Some Don't)

• The Type of Engineers Most Suited to Become Managers

• The First Problem You Face Going into Management

• The Real Functions (and Challenges) of the Manager in an Organization

• People Problems Managers Face Daily

• The Battle the Manager Has to Fight for His Employees

• Why Most Engineers Feel Pressured to Get into Management

• What Makes Engineers Switch Back to Technical Roles

• What You Need to Be Effective as a Manager

• The Best Way to Prepare Yourself to Take the Manager Role

• Resources and Trainings You Should Get Before Becoming a Manager

• The Positive Side of Management (And Who Thrives in It)

• The ONE Skill You Need No Matter If You're an Engineer or Manager

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Engineer vs. Manager LinkedIn Post

Atomic Habits, by Jamer Clear

Radical Candor, by Kim Scott

The Manager's Path, by Camille Fournier

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