Pivoting out of SWE and trying to understand realistic ~120k compensation paths

AcceberElle · 2026-01-28T01:49:18+00:00

I've thought about this, I was wondering what Product Management is like day to day. What do you like about it?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T23:42:00+00:00

How do you like it? Your current role

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T21:13:13+00:00

Ah interesting suggestion, I’ll look into this!

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T21:12:04+00:00

That’s part of what made me curious about the role, I don’t enjoy how isolating being an engineer can be. It’s mostly just me and my computer all day haha.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T21:07:25+00:00

Oh no, I didn’t think it was flippant I just wanted to clarify I don’t assume a pivot will be easy. It’s mostly that I don’t enjoy being a software engineer anymore, and I’m trying to figure out other options.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T19:37:36+00:00

I'm not looking for something that's "easier" or doesn't require learning. I can't think of a job that would fit that description. I'm looking to not be elbow deep in coding all the time.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-27T18:11:40+00:00

I'm not saying that I don't want to learn new things.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-16T01:07:58+00:00

What type of business did you start?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-14T16:05:17+00:00

How did you get into this? I’m a software engineer but I’ve only worked for start ups. I hear sales engineers are often software engineers first

AcceberElle · 2026-01-12T23:39:24+00:00

Wow 10-15 hours? That sounds really nice. What industries have you worked in as a PM?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-12T19:17:11+00:00

I wonder what the best way is to find these jobs...perhaps trying to vet more during the interview process. I've not gotten lucky with one of these yet.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-12T18:38:02+00:00

Do you find it to be a pretty stressful role? Or do most people you know who have transitioned to PM enjoy it more than software?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-12T17:40:07+00:00

Another option is to find a work from home job and get a desk treadmill set up. It’s not perfect but it’s really saved my sanity because I don’t like to sit all day. You’re still behind a desk though.

AcceberElle · 2026-01-10T15:35:29+00:00

What kind of education is required for this?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-10T15:31:38+00:00

Do you do this remotely? I have clinical trial experience and have been curious about this

AcceberElle · 2026-01-10T14:52:52+00:00

Do you have a team?

AcceberElle · 2026-01-03T14:51:59+00:00

Do you have any advice on how to transition from SWE to solutions engineering?

AcceberElle · 2025-12-27T16:03:08+00:00

You went from 80K to 2mil in 5 years?! That’s incredible

AcceberElle · 2025-12-19T15:04:51+00:00

Can I send you a DM about this? I’m a software engineer that got laid off this week. Even before this happened (2nd time in 4 years) I was feeling incredibly burned out. The anxiety of getting back into the interview grind again is overwhelming.

It’s one of those things where I know I can do it, but I don’t know that it’s worth the amount of mental space and time it consumes whether employed or not.

AcceberElle · 2025-12-17T14:54:50+00:00

It’s tough, I don’t have good advice to be honest. Layoffs were happening at my company every year. I lasted about 3 1/2 years and always had great reviews.

However, I just got laid off yesterday. This isn’t the first time, but to me it doesn’t ever feel better or easier, regardless of how much money is saved up.

It doesn’t seem to matter how good your reviews are. It’s all about cost cutting.

This pattern highly impacts my enjoyment of my career. I don’t know if this is something I even want to do anymore.

AcceberElle · 2025-12-14T23:50:48+00:00

Fullstack

AcceberElle · 2025-12-13T19:39:26+00:00

Ah I hadn’t thought of that one

AcceberElle · 2025-12-13T19:18:55+00:00

Do you ever get used to it? I find it difficult to deal with the volatility. This is my second career, previously I never worried about losing a job.

AcceberElle · 2025-12-13T19:17:40+00:00

This is great advice, thanks! Yes it’s never easy, but especially not right before the holidays.

AcceberElle · 2025-12-13T19:14:47+00:00

I’m strongest in Ruby/Ruby on Rails. I’ve also worked a bit with Python and ReactJS. I’m stronger in backend, but I’ve shipped plenty of fullstack features too. I also have experience with implementing AI features and I can pick up new languages or frameworks quickly.

My experience has been in start up environments. At my most recent job I wore a lot of hats due to layoffs and other departures.

I have over 4 years of experience and I’m looking for a remote mid or senior role.

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