I was always interested in technical PM roles, but I'm best at full-stack development. The most important work criteria for me, is to see the business as something I'd invest in. If I think the product matters (can have a serious positive impact on it's customers, rather than a marginal one), it's easy to get excited about it.
I have a few dev managers and experienced engineers who I've kept in contact with from an old summer gig - they all think I should join/create a startup.
I'm actually on the job market right now (Seattle) - but considering moving to CA because recruiters in that area seem to like me a lot more. Might be a culture thing.
I feel the same way, it's hard to care about something you wouldn't use or evangelise about, unless it's deeply niche and complicated enough to go over my head and make me feel dumb.
I have a few dev managers and experienced engineers who I've kept in contact with from an old summer gig - they all think I should join/create a startup.
I'm actually on the job market right now (Seattle) - but considering moving to CA because recruiters in that area seem to like me a lot more. Might be a culture thing.