EM isn't a "middle manager" job, it's "line manager". Middle management manages other managers, e.g. a "director" is usually middle management. But I agree, I'

EM isn't a "middle manager" job, it's "line manager". Middle management manages other managers, e.g. a "director" is usually middle management. But I agree, I've been considering the shift to management (I like people) but the schedule seems punishing. As an IC only 20% of my time is scheduled, which is hard to give up.