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How many features did you ship this year that were never used. Looking back it feels like half of our work went into things customers barely noticed. How are you adjusting your planning for the new ye… more

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I’m a mid-level PM owning a core feature set on a B2B product, and I’m constantly stuck between what sales is promising, what leadership wants for the roadmap, and what users are actually telling us i… more

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I was recently asked to lead a new product line in a space where our company doesn’t have much historical data or expertise, and it's terrifying. There’s pressure to ship something fast to “test t… more

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I’m a relatively new associate PM coming from a non-technical background, and imposter syndrome hits hard when I’m in conversations with engineers who want very clear specs and edge cases. Sometimes I… more

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Any angel investors here? What documents should I expect from a founder before I cut them a cheque?

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Any tools or frameworks you swear by for keeping cross-functional teams (engineering, design, sales) aligned? Really want to get into the next year with more structure.

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Aiming for the promotion that I've always been afraid to admit to myself that I deserve, the Director of Product role. I guess my question is pretty simple but I could learn a lot from your respon… more

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How do you balance roadmap priorities when leadership keeps adding ‘urgent’ features mid-sprint? I’m exhausted with everything going on, and I need some concrete tactics for pushing back or reordering… more

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For someone working in customer success, what’s a good first step to pivot into product management? Has anyone here come from a CS background? It'd be amazing to hear a first-hand perspective on w… more

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I just transitioned from marketing into a junior product analyst role. Most people I've been talking to about this have advised me to go to school for this, but what’s the best way to build techni… more

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Does anyone else deal with a lot of backstabbers in general? I'm talking people who don't give feedback directly to you. They escalate to your manager if they don't agree or have issues with you. more

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Is it normal to walk into a prioritization meeting and immediately know whose project will win just by the mood in the room? Data barely matters compared to politics some days.

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Is it normal to feel guilty for wanting quieter periods when everyone else romanticizes being “busy”? I get everything done, I hit the goals, but I don’t want to be drowning every quarter. I’m startin… more

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Hey folks, I've recently launched narrativee.com .The idea is pretty straightforward, It turns raw spreadsheet data into friendly data-driven narrative reports in minutes. You can edit them, add context, chat with your report, invite collaborators, and share it in one click. I built this out of some frustrations I had personally and would love some feedbacks !

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Is it smarter for my career to stay with a stable product that’s plateauing or jump to a more chaotic team where the learning curve is steep? I don’t want to confuse volatility with opportunity.

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What’s the best way to stop inheriting the half-finished features of PMs who left the company? I feel like I’m building a career portfolio out of abandoned ideas instead of intentional accomplishments… more

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I’ve noticed every PM who got promoted here had cross-functional champions, how do I build that kind of influence without looking political? I want support, not alliances that feel forced.

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Why does it feel like half of product work is untangling decisions no one admits they made? I spent three hours today trying to figure out why a feature was deprioritized, and everyone had a different… more

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Is it normal to feel stuck between strategy and execution? Half my time is writing docs, the other half is chasing down bugs. I’m trying to level up, but I feel spread thin. How do you break out of th… more

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Why do roadmaps change the second you finish planning them? I spent weeks aligning our Q2 goals and suddenly leadership reprioritized everything. It’s exhausting. How do you stay flexible without feel… more

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Why does PM feel like everyone wants you to own everything but influence nothing? I’m stuck trying to align three teams who don’t talk to each other. I love the work, but the politics drain me. How do… more

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Out of curiosity, when you applied to your current role, did the job description have the requirement of knowing SQL? And if so, do you even actually use SQL in your current role as a PM?

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Anyone have insight into Capital One as a PM? I’ve heard mixed reviews on culture for being overly competitive pushing employees against eachother for rankings and not great culture around performance… more

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Hi, is anyone here interviewed with Delta Airlines familiar with their process for communicating acceptance / rejection?

I finished my last round of interviews with Delta and the recruiter mentioned they’d like to… more

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I have an interview for a Technical Product Manager Role with a healthcare/scientific software company that uses AI for stats analysis. The interview will include a live case study. This is my first i… more

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Anyone here moved outside of Product Management and liked it more?
If you didn't like it more and wanted to come back into Product Management, did you find it difficult to get back into this space?

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I hate when the developers put their 2 cents on what the customer wants or needs or the design

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Seeking Earnest Career Advice: Pivoting from BA to remote PM (USD salary in Canada)

I'm currently working as a Business Analyst in Canada (I'm a Permanent Resident). But my role involves writin… more

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Sr.PM with more than 12+ years of exp in product. Currently, working remotely in a health tech company that is not performing well. I am trying to find a new job and have been applying for past 2 mont… more

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Anyone had the “everyone already had the idea” syndrome and how did you overcome that? Thanks

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💡 As a Product Owner, I’ve learned that a deep understanding of customer needs significantly reduces the effort required for operational maintenance. When we truly know what the customer values, we b… more

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What's everyone's work schedule looking like these days? I'm working at least 50 to 60 hours a week to keep up with the workload. Ever since my firm did layoffs, those of us who are left a… more

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How long into your career did it take you to reach the six figure salary mark? It took me almost 7 years.

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Anyone down for a mock Amazon interview session?

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While the paper may look dated, its message is timeless and more relevant than ever.

In our drive for innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation, we often forget the profound power of simple, authentic communication.

These phrases are the foundation of psychological safety, trust, and high-performing teams.

They remind us that leadership starts with humility, empathy, and curiosity.

When people feel heard, valued, and respected, they bring their best selves to the table.

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Any advice on how to transition into AI Product Management? I figure, if you can't beat AI, you might as well get in on the ground floor.

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Have a product manager interview for Walmart
Has anyone recently taken any PM interviews for Walmart. Would aoproe any pointers / things to focus on .

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I’ve always appreciated the thoughtful insights in this community. For anyone who’s taken time away from work to focus on personal priorities…what strategies or mindsets helped you successfully reenga… more

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