Thank you so much!

Be careful of burnout - it can be real and hit you hard. !

Hi Ankit, I'm so glad my videos have been able to help you learn. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with the job hunt. What type of jobs are you currently applying for and what does your resume look like? If you are newly transitioned into this industry it helps to have a couple portfolio projects available for your employer to assess your skills. That and being passionate about learning / the industry would really set you apart. Unfortunately as you initially break into the industry its a numbers game. You just need one company to take a chance on you so you can get that valuable initial experience. Once you're past that blockade, it will be much easier finding interviews. Keep applying and improving yourself and stay resilient - all it takes is one "you're hired".

You're very welcome Felix! I'm so glad I was able to help.

I'm glad you enjoyed!

The selfish part of me wishes that you continued as a manager and started a new channel about the trials an tribulations of management. But I'm glad you rediscovered your passion and are back where you belong!

Hi Joan, glad that I'm not alone in my thought process. Thank you for the great suggestion. I've added your video idea to my list of TODO's. Thanks again, Daniel

Thanks Pham!

My pleasure Bob!

Hi Marian. Thanks for the question. After reflecting, the thing I get most satisfaction from is designing solutions to ambiguous problems. It isn't so much about the end product, but more about the journey of learning when initially faced with the problem to the "ah hah!" moments, to finally the end goal. I still enjoy coding but in my role I get to do less and less of it. Cheers, Daniel

Hi nammi, Unfortunately working through problems and debugging things is a big part of our jobs. It can be extremely frustrating (been there!) but rewarding once you figure it out. If you don't enjoy your day to day anymore I think its reasonable to start considering other possible careers. SDM isn't the only path - TPM is another good fit I sometimes see SDEs move into. If making money is your sole ambition, I think it is slightly (JUST slightly) easier to advance in a managerial role assuming you are good at what you do and can deliver through your team. Keep in mind though that the SDM role is a completely different job and it may shock you in terms of what the job entails. But I hop this video gives you an idea of what to expect.

Hi Ibrahim, I can certainly talk about my take on it but don't have much PM experience.

Thanks Greg! Glad you enjoyed.

@@BeABetterDev I always follow and enjoy your videos. They have been so instructive and helpful, not only professionally, but also personally.

Thanks so much Greg! I remember your comments from what feels like years ago!

You're very welcome !

Have you tried speaking to your boss about your bandwidth constraints?

@@BeABetterDev Yeah and he sees my points but the problem i think is the business model which constrains us.

Hi T W, I've shared your thoughts about not feeling good enough. I wouldn't let you stop you from pursuing the IC path. I would re-frame your feelings of "i'm not good enough" to "i'm not as experienced yet" when you compare yourselves to these folks. Never stop learning and focus on improving yourself! Daniel

I'm glad I was able to help you find yourself :)

Yes

@@BeABetterDev what's your login? Lol I want to give an accolade :D

Its @dggalati :)