Why Engineers Quit: 5 Common Reasons And How Managers Can Respond

Because it can be tough to navigate.

Some of the worst parts of being an engineering manager (EM) are letting people go and dealing with engineers who quit.

No manager relishes their team members' coming to their office with a resignation letter. When it happens, it can feel like a missing puzzle piece.

You might question:

• Did I do something wrong?

• How could I’ve avoided that?

• Are the rest of t…