I did this. I had multiple roles where I got promoted (part dedication / part luck) and I enjoyed thinking strategically, having a greater impact and leading pe

I did this. I had multiple roles where I got promoted (part dedication / part luck) and I enjoyed thinking strategically, having a greater impact and leading people to realise their goals, however I never had any support or training really.. just a mentor here and there who were excellent. In ones of these roles I got a new manager (VP level) and we didn’t get along, my mentor left and I felt exposed, burnt out and unsupported. I left, did a project management course as I had had the opportunity to lead small-ish projects throughout these roles and enjoyed it, and have been a PM for ~7 years. I don’t know what the future holds but I enjoy this more than the management. I also have had some big life events (kids, mortgage etc) and being able to de-stress has been a huge win for quality of life and time with loved ones.