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I got promoted to tech lead. Now what? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by kris@programming.dev to c/experienced_devs@programming.dev

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Now have direct reports under me. No idea wtf I'm doing, I guess I did a good job? Any advice you have for me?

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[–] techsunny@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Your new job is to regularly listen to your direct reports and help them succeed. You will do less of your own work. Don't work more to offset. Consider taking notes or making to-do lists to keep track of your tasks.

Good luck, congrats!