PinnedInNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Jul 28, 2024TechxitingLeaving the allure of Tech for the childhood dreamA response icon2A response icon2
PinnedInNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·May 30, 2017Career Monogamy: The Awkward Tech Sin of LongevityThe Slack message was genuine and brief, “congrats on 20 years!” My name had apparently been listed on a slide during the quarterly…A response icon42A response icon42
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Mar 26, 2025The Career Audible: Why I Left Tech at 49 to Become an NFL ReporterHe held eye contact to make sure I understood what he had just said. I smiled, and then laughed. I understood. We were standing inside the…A response icon1A response icon1
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Jul 11, 2022A Parent’s Tale: The Inexplicable Delight of Watching Your Kid Face Their FearsHis eyes were already welling up with tears. I had not even taken a step back yet. It was early. The Bellevue Square mall had just opened…
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Apr 26, 2022Failing Retirement: Excitedly Giving Up Leisure for WorkThere is no difference between Sunday and Monday for me. Happy hours are whenever I want them to be. I can workout when I want, walk my dog…A response icon1A response icon1
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Feb 7, 2022Reverse Job Description: Excited to Build AgainIt is time. After some wonderful R&R, I am eager to get back to building products, teams, and businesses. I am not in a rush, and plan to…A response icon1A response icon1
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Jan 18, 2022My Resignation: Six Months LaterIt was at this moment, roughly six months ago, that I informed my manager that I was leaving. I had envisioned that moment for years, and…A response icon17A response icon17
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Oct 25, 2021What Being a Quality Engineer Taught Me About Product ManagementThe nearly two years I spent as a quality engineer were among the most rewarding of my career. All great PMs should be quality guardians.
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Oct 13, 2021What Being A Tech Support Agent Taught Me About Product ManagementPreface: I held more than a dozen positions in my 24 years of working at Adobe, starting from an entry-level Technical Support, all the way…A response icon1A response icon1
InNemhousebyBrian Nemhauser·Sep 23, 2021The Beautiful Tragedy of My Second MomI have two mothers. The first is my birth mom, Marci. She is a liberal powerhouse who is academically brilliant and socially active. She…A response icon2A response icon2