I agree. Where I work being tech lead is mostly a chore, an extra really ill-defined work load that doesn't even pay extra (being prepared to take up the role w

I agree. Where I work being tech lead is mostly a chore, an extra really ill-defined work load that doesn't even pay extra (being prepared to take up the role when asked is something expected of people being paid as medior/senior developers). Talking to tech lead may lead you to the conclusion that you should just work on improving what you think needs improving, it's possible that actually wearing the "tech lead" hat is more trouble than it's worth.