Content x Product

In recent conversations about jobs I’ve had with recruiters and hiring managers, I’ve been asked to consider whether I wanted to be a manager or an individual contributor.

This has not been an easy question to answer.

For one I like working with other people. I believe great work comes from the collision of ideas and discussion.  I also enjoy mentoring and developing talent.  Not to mention I’m good at leading a team across a finish line.

In the end though, I know I am a creative resource.  I love looking at the problem and solving the puzzle.  I could never imagine doing my job without having a connection to the consumer.  My greatest satisfaction comes from creating products that make people happy.  The more people the better.

It seems like the market has shifted in a way that there isn’t the possibility for one person to do all these things. So if I have to choose, I guess I will be a contributor but hopefully, I can continue to do both in some capacity.