Ask HN: What are the signs that you have a great manager?
That&#x27;s true, people leave managers not jobs.<p>A good manager:<p>1. Make you feel comfortable in expressing your inputs<p>2. Bats for you in upper management without you knowing a bit of it<p>3. Pushes you for taking up bigger assignment even if you don&#x27;t feel confident.<p><pre><code>   This will help in learning a lot &amp; getting bigger share in overall contribution.
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4. Never says immediate no for your ideas. Takes time &amp; gives a thorough feedback<p>5. Keeps you informed about your progress in 1x1&#x27;s<p>6. Is open for feedback<p>7. Keeps things cool even if his&#x2F;her back is on fire<p>8. Never micro manages<p>9. Always makes sure you get your credit &amp; visibility for the contribution you have done<p>10. Has a very good understanding of stack&#x2F;technology&#x2F;project you are working on