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This is my last official week at Meetup. The company has been acquired and as these things often go there has been a “restructuring.” However, before you start feeling sorry for me, you must know that I’m fortunate. I’m looking forward to taking a break and decompressing from the whirlwind of the past four and a half years.
And whirlwind is putting it lightly. Come, join me for a trip down memory lane!
Continue ReadingFirst things first, my favorite podcasting app is Pocket Casts. I’ve been a fan for many years, even back when it was a paid app. It’s that good.
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It makes listening to podcasts much more enjoyable for me and my sometimes limited attention span.
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I can finally admit it: I was terrified! About three years ago my boss offered me the position of Android Development Manager. There was a flurry of thoughts that ran through my mind:
You get the picture. Despite those thoughts, I reluctantly accepted the offer and within weeks, I quit. I wasn’t ready to be a “manager.” I went back to an individual contributor role and things were “normal” again. At least for a while…
Fast forward to today, I’m the Software Group Lead (Engineering Manager) at my company. I love my new role and the challenges that it brings. Each day is different from the next. You may be wondering, what happened to change my mind? Well, to be honest, it was a gradual process. There was no lightbulb moment, no ah-ha, just small adjustments in my thinking.
If you’re a Tech Lead and you’re wondering: Is management for me? What’s the difference between the two roles? How do I even move into management? I hope this helps.
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Let’s talk about money! As I wrap up Week 3 here in Amsterdam, I’ve learned a lot about the best ways to handle my money. Here are the main things I’m going to cover in this post:
