"Meyer said she was never relieved of her prior individual contributor work. Her team of less experienced staffers wasn't ready to take on the complex tasks she'd been handling, and management rejected her request for a larger team to distribute that work."
"A January Gallup survey found that 97% of managers had taken on individual contributor work outside of their leadership purview, and that the average manager had 12.1 direct reports in 2025, up from 10.9 the year before."
"Four recruiters across tech, finance, and logistics told Business Insider that many managers at their client companies have taken on larger teams and broader responsibilities, leaving them with less incentive to hire junior employees who need training."
Meredith Meyer, promoted to engineering manager at Apple, faced increased responsibilities without relief from her prior work. Her team lacked readiness for complex tasks, and management denied her request for a larger team. This situation led to burnout and her eventual resignation. A Gallup survey indicated that 97% of managers are also handling individual contributor tasks, resulting in fewer resources and less time for training Gen Z employees. Recruiters noted that managers prefer experienced hires over juniors due to their own workload.
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