Why do we feel the need to "progress" anywhere? I mean, why not enjoy the mastery of the field, knowing your job so well you can do it blindfolded. Somehow a we

Why do we feel the need to "progress" anywhere? I mean, why not enjoy the mastery of the field, knowing your job so well you can do it blindfolded. Somehow a welder or a plumber doesn't need to "progress" to "welding architect" or "distinguished plumber". Yet most of us in tech willingly participate in a stupid rat race that eventually causes a lot of us to burn out. You can't make all the money in the world. On my deathbed I'm pretty sure I won't be thinking of how much more money I could have made. In fact I won't be thinking about work at all.