If you’re a middle or line manager and you’ve taken on more work and are enjoying it less these days, you’ve got a lot of company.
Two reports released this week indicated that a substantial share of engineering managers are taking on increased responsibilities.
Several data points in particular indicate that engineering managers are being spread thin. While 75% of engineers who responded to a survey by Jellyfish released Wednesday said their work is rewarding, only approximately 37% of engineering managers reported that they feel the same.
Nearly two of every three participants in the Jellyfish survey — 65% — reported experiencing burnout in the previous 12 months.
And 35% of survey participants in a new engineering leadership report released by LeadDev this week said they are working longer hours than they did in 2023.
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