Transitioning to engineering management involves challenges and a sense of isolation. New managers often find they need to bring work home more frequently than expected.

A senior technical role advertised with a decent compensation range was found to have a total pay that falls below the living wage threshold. The stated compensation range was misleading, as it was all-inclusive rather than separate base and additional compensation.

Career growth is primarily the responsibility of the individual rather than management. Managers often do not initiate discussions about career development without prompting.