What does life as a PMM in a tech company look like? I've been watching a whole lot of Henry Wang interviews, and it's been really inspiring. To the point where I feel the urge to try out tech companies instead of the beauty and wellness space I'm currently in. I guess I just want to know if there are ugly sides to it that are not so easily recognizable as an outsider.

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No two days are the same. It’s a mix of strategy, storytelling, cross-team collaboration, and keeping up with fast tech shifts. The most inspiring part is seeing your work directly shape product launches and market perception. And yes, there are “ugly” sides. Lots of people (even internally) misunderstand what PMMs do and underestimate the strategic side of the role. You’re always running on tight deadlines, juggling way too many projects at once, and facilitating alignment across sales, product, and execs.

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