Absolutely agree - #2 hits home for so many people. It’s easy to worry that sharing your accomplishments will come off as bragging. But staying silent can work against you, especially in larger companies where visibility matters. This isn't about ego - it’s about making your impact known so your contributions don’t get overlooked.
> Instead of doing the work I loved, I became a middle manager with a front-row seat to the ego Olympics.
That's the story of every corporate engineer who dreamt of becoming a manager. And 90% of them leave the building when they realize what they traded their soul for.
Even though I am a fresher with only 1+ year of experience, but this article was beautifully crafted to make anyone understand the struggles of a common man. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hopefully, I will remember this in my future endeavors.
"Instead of doing the work I loved, I became a middle manager with a front-row seat to the ego Olympics. Suddenly, I was a referee in turf wars between insecure directors and ambitious juniors. My inbox became a graveyard of performance reviews."
Absolutely agree - #2 hits home for so many people. It’s easy to worry that sharing your accomplishments will come off as bragging. But staying silent can work against you, especially in larger companies where visibility matters. This isn't about ego - it’s about making your impact known so your contributions don’t get overlooked.
> Instead of doing the work I loved, I became a middle manager with a front-row seat to the ego Olympics.
That's the story of every corporate engineer who dreamt of becoming a manager. And 90% of them leave the building when they realize what they traded their soul for.
Even though I am a fresher with only 1+ year of experience, but this article was beautifully crafted to make anyone understand the struggles of a common man. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hopefully, I will remember this in my future endeavors.
I am so happy to hear that, Samana. I wish you a prosperous future.
"Instead of doing the work I loved, I became a middle manager with a front-row seat to the ego Olympics. Suddenly, I was a referee in turf wars between insecure directors and ambitious juniors. My inbox became a graveyard of performance reviews."
All too relatable. Great post
Thanks. Glad it resonated.