Summary
If you are a senior SE and you have the opportunity for promotion to SE Manager, I want to encourage you to both consider it and also take a deep breath before accepting that offer. Truly consider all the details laid out in this chapter and then consult with at least two other SE Managers to get their honest thoughts before shaking hands.
If you do decide to move forward and you have the leadership skill set, good leadership above you, and a great solution to sell, this is a great role that will challenge and stretch you.
We hope that you have enjoyed and gained insights from this book and the details within. The details we have provided are tried and true. They have been battle-tested over the years, and we are confident that taking them to heart will move your career forward. If you walk away having taken notes on specific best practices or guidance points that will help you in your own SE career, then this book was well worth the time you spent reading it. Pursue...
