PinnedBrian NemhauserinNemhouseCareer 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…May 30, 201743May 30, 201743
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseA 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…Jul 11, 2022Jul 11, 2022
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseFailing 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…Apr 26, 20221Apr 26, 20221
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseReverse 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…Feb 7, 20221Feb 7, 20221
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseMy 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…Jan 18, 202218Jan 18, 202218
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseWhat 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.Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseWhat 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…Oct 13, 20211Oct 13, 20211
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseThe 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…Sep 23, 20212Sep 23, 20212
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseFrom Workaholic to Not Working: A Midlife RespiteLast month I decided to walk away from life-changing money, a terrific team, a cool product, and a clear path to Vice President. Here’s whyAug 23, 20217Aug 23, 20217
Brian NemhauserinNemhouseThe Costco Societal IndexI go to Costco almost every weekend. Our household goes through milk and vegetables at an alarming rate. The combination of my fading…Apr 10, 2020Apr 10, 2020