I now work as a manager. I used to be an IC. Without becoming a manager, an IC won't see the bigger picture and is more likely to feel like they're constantly

I now work as a manager. I used to be an IC. Without becoming a manager, an IC won't see the bigger picture and is more likely to feel like they're constantly being pushed around. Being a manager even just for a little while will give an IC a perspective that will allow them to negotiate better for themselves and their teams.