This is exactly where I am at. You summarized it perfectly. I'm happy to hear there are other people who are in my position, that devote time to code as well.

This is exactly where I am at. You summarized it perfectly. I'm happy to hear there are other people who are in my position, that devote time to code as well. I'm trying to find a way to make that remaining 80% more gratifying. And I'm nervous about committing to it permanently until it is. Similarly, I am hesitant to give up on the opportunity, or go back to IC / team lead status (with the career limitations that implies (how real a threat is ageism?)) if it might still be possible to make management more gratifying, given what an opportunity it represents.