The statement is an issue with me, it implies that managers are not workers themselves. Further, becoming a manager just because of age is the wrong approach.

The statement is an issue with me, it implies that managers are not workers themselves. Further, becoming a manager just because of age is the wrong approach. There is nothing wrong with being a senior engineer (in both age and experience!). However, i'd thoroughly recommend reading up about servitude management. That is where the raison d'être for management is to enable engineers to be able to do their job. I really respect that model.