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So You Want To Become an Engineering Manager

Diary of an Engineering Manager • 539 implied HN points • 08 Aug 24
💼 Business Management Careers Skills Leadership Teamwork
  1. Make your career goals clear by sharing your intent with your manager. Talking about your desire to become an engineering manager will help you get guidance and support.
  2. Focus on developing crucial skills like self-awareness, people skills, and project management. These skills are essential for leading a team effectively.
  3. Look for growth opportunities within your current company or elsewhere. Being prepared is important, but finding the right chance to step into an EM role is key.

Is this a career?

benn.substack • 1713 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
💼 Business Analytics Data science Careers Expertise Technology
  1. Getting good at something often just takes a little focused effort over time. Many people don't actively try to improve, so they stay at a decent skill level rather than reaching their full potential.
  2. In fields like data analytics, it's essential to specialize to truly excel. Being a generalist might keep you busy, but it can lead to a career without a clear direction or growth.
  3. To stand out and achieve more in their careers, people need to identify a specific area of expertise and commit to it. Relying on being 'good at data' isn't usually enough to make a significant impact.

LLM Links, 2/12/2025 and Live Event Friday

In My Tribe • 212 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Models Innovation Business Careers
  1. Reasoning-trained AI models are expected to outperform existing models in tasks like coding and math while still being costlier to run.
  2. DeepSeek is making waves in AI for its engineering efficiency and lower training costs, potentially leading to many companies creating competitive models.
  3. AI might replace numerous jobs, with tax preparers topping the list, highlighting the shift towards automated processes in many fields.

AI: Practical Advice for the Worried

Don't Worry About the Vase • 2419 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Investing Careers Uncertainty
  1. There are good reasons to worry about AI, but also reasons to be skeptical of imminent transformative AI.
  2. People often struggle to react appropriately to worrying AI information, either ignoring the risks or overreacting.
  3. In the face of AI uncertainties, living a 'normal' life is still valuable and preparing for the unknown while staying flexible is crucial.
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What Next? Fifty Year Careers.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 34 implied HN points • 09 Feb 25
💼 Business Careers Work Technology Health Education Personal Development
  1. People are living longer, which means careers need to adapt and may last 50 to 60 years. This change requires a rethink on how we approach retirement and the 'next act' in our lives.
  2. Many people struggle with retirement because they find it hard to find purpose without their work. It's important to plan for meaning in life after the 9-to-5.
  3. To stay relevant in today's fast-changing world, we need to keep learning and upgrading our skills. Relying solely on past knowledge can lead to being left behind.

Coming soon

Space Ambition • 439 implied HN points • 24 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Investing Careers Research Development
  1. A group of passionate people is focusing on space technology and its benefits. They want to make space tech easier to understand for everyone.
  2. Their goal is to inspire discussions about space, encourage investments in SpaceTech, and help people find careers in this field.
  3. They plan to share clear insights and updates about SpaceTech to help people stay informed about its developments.

Careers: Aligning Stated and Revealed Preferences

Moral Mayhem Podcast • 19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
💼 Business Careers Decision-making Success Psychology Risk management
  1. Many people think their career paths are more straightforward than they actually are. It's okay to change jobs if you're not happy, as often the risks are lower than you think.
  2. People sometimes stay in jobs longer than they should because they're worried about making a change. Remember, doors don't completely close and new opportunities often arise.
  3. Anxiety about career choices can feel overwhelming because of how much we tie our value to work. However, this fear usually doesn't match the reality of risk when trying something new.

02/01/24 - The fact that you need a scientist to get better technology for you doesn’t mean you can’t also treat him like shit.

Moly’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌐 International China Society Justice Careers Culture
  1. Valuing and treating scientists poorly despite their importance in technological advancements.
  2. Observing the impact of societal pressures and expectations on children's mental health.
  3. The disparities in treatment and recognition of skilled artisans in modern China.

Meet the female leaders running Open AI, Slack & Bumble; Choosing the right marketing channels; A performance review system for your company

Femstreet • 12 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
💼 Business Leadership Marketing Performance reviews Startups Careers
  1. Female leaders are making significant moves in companies like Open AI, Slack, and Bumble.
  2. Choosing the right marketing channels for your startup is crucial for success.
  3. Implementing a streamlined performance review system can benefit early-stage companies.

Movers, Shakers, & Money Makers (5/13)

Human Capitalist • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 24
💼 Business Careers Job Market Corporate News Workforce Trends Leadership
  1. Several top executives recently changed jobs, indicating shifts in the business landscape. This shows how companies are evolving and adapting.
  2. Notable moves include executives focusing on growth and data roles, which suggests an increasing importance on data-driven strategies. Companies are prioritizing talent that can lead in these areas.
  3. The ongoing changes hint at a trend of professionals with diverse backgrounds moving into leadership positions. This can bring fresh perspectives and innovation to organizations.

Love letter to Wikipedia editor Agent 86

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Equality Society Careers History
  1. Wikipedia editing can be a complex process with rules and challenges, like dealing with page deletions and revisions.
  2. Gender bias is apparent on Wikipedia, with women editors facing obstacles and women's topics often getting less coverage.
  3. Promoting gender parity on Wikipedia by comparing pages of individuals of different sexes can help address biases and inconsistencies.