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		snapetom on Oct 29, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The product manager role is a mistake I do believe that the traditional PM role/background should be considered obsolete, especially in software companies. Well-rounded engineers should be in these roles these days.

aurareturn on Oct 30, 2023 | [–]

The vast majority of engineers I encountered do not have what it takes to be a good PM. I'm an engineer myself.

kranke155 on Oct 29, 2023 | [–]

Are there enough of them?

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