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Replace your crummy boss.

by JoeStagner 5/1/2008 12:31:00 PM

I've had some good manager and I've had some really, um, bad managers.

In my seven years at Microsoft I've had 5 managers and would works for four of them again (meaning they were great !) I can't say that about other work experiences in my career.

My boss is awesome, but if he weren't, I'd go to work for Brad Abrams.

Brad is a Principal Group Manager in the ASP.NET Development Organization here at Microsoft.

So.....

If your are a .NET STAR! and you want to replace your current boss with someone great to work for.....

[ Click HERE to read about opportunities on Brad's Team ]

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5/1/2008 1:07:12 PM

Thanks for the plug Joe! Bluntly put as usual! I love it.

Brad Abrams

5/2/2008 9:40:29 AM

What has been disappointing in my career so far, is the fact that the majority of CIO, managers I worked with, have literally lacked the knowledge and/or experience in software development. Most of them were good people, but professionaly just not ripe enough to take on such a roles.

I'd the happiest man in the world if I had the chance to work for a knowledgeable and experienced manager.

I live in Boston MA area. So Joe if you know any good place please do let me know...

Thanks!

Horvath

5/2/2008 2:13:48 PM

I used to feel the same way, but I've softened my position on this. I think it's only necessary for a development manager to be a good developer himself is he's NOT a good or experienced manager.

Of the 4 great managers that I've had at Microsoft, none have been commercial software developers with 5 years (if ever). BUT....

They have all had very strong knowledge about what it takes to develop software and they have all had a strong respect for, and understanding of the process.

I thik this has actually made them better managers becuase their focus has been on how to serve the company's needs, not how "THEY" would implement that specific algorythm.

JoeStagner

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