#246 - Coding Bootcamps, Burnout, and the Hard Truth About Breaking Into Tech: An Engineering Manager's Perspective

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What do engineering leaders really think about bootcamp grads?

Why are so many developers so stressed?

Is it even worth learning to code in 2025?

Michael Greenspan pulls back the curtain on the realities of engineering leadership, interviewing and the state of the industry, drawing from his extensive experience as both a software engineer and engineering manager before becoming a coach for burnt-out tech professionals.
"Moving into management is a job change," Michael emphasizes, describing how this transition often comes with minimal guidance and significant imposter syndrome. Both Michael and host Brian share their personal experiences of feeling lost when first stepping into leadership positions.
Find Michael at TheCompleteEngineer.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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1. Introduction to Michael Greenspan (00:00:00)

2. Transitioning from Engineer to Manager (00:01:10)

3. Engineering Manager's Perspective on Hiring (00:04:42)

4. Essential Skills for Software Engineers (00:13:37)

5. Sources of Burnout in Software Engineering (00:19:22)

6. Coaching Engineers Through Career Challenges (00:23:06)

7. Supporting Engineers with ADHD (00:25:20)