Transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial role involves navigating a complex landscape of responsibilities, time management, and personal commitments. As a manager of a developer marketing team at a high-growth startup, the author shares insights into their weekly routine, which includes balancing time zones, managing a packed meeting schedule, and ensuring time for family and personal well-being. The work week is structured to accommodate overlapping time zones, with a dedicated no-meeting day to focus on tasks and avoid burnout. Mondays are reserved for one-on-one meetings, while Tuesdays allow for ad-hoc meetings and internal trainings. Wednesdays are typically set aside for uninterrupted work, although they sometimes include mentoring or social interactions. Thursdays are filled with standing meetings, including bi-monthly all-hands, and Fridays are used to tackle unfinished tasks. Asynchronous communication through daily Slack stand-ups helps manage the distributed team, and the emphasis is placed on maintaining balance, aligning with the company's value that "work is not life." Despite occasional disruptions like conferences or personal commitments, the author has found a schedule that effectively balances focus work, team support, and personal projects.