A question many of us face throughout our careers as engineers is, should I try out management and how will that affect my career?

In this talk I'll discuss my own experience of going back and forth from individual contributor to manager over the years, what a manager (and a manager of managers) actually does all day, when it's a good idea, when it's not, and how that can shape your career arc.

You'll leave this talk with a better idea of which path is right for you, trade-offs to consider in the future, and hopefully with a bit more empathy for those around you.