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What I wish I knew before becoming a manager

by Thomas Khor·December 11, 2025

It is all about people, not technical work. You are responsible for their growth. You will spend 70% of your time in meetings. The "power" is really just extra responsibility and coordination.

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Haziq B.77

Becoming a manager made me realize how much I used to take my IC time for granted. Deep work is a luxury now.