> I fear what will replace me if I leave. Right? I've had this conversation with so many techies-turned-leaders. The way I look at it, managing means I've giv

> I fear what will replace me if I leave. Right? I've had this conversation with so many techies-turned-leaders. The way I look at it, managing means I've given up my chance at doing the fun work so I can create a context where other people can get shit done in a way that's effective and rewarding. That does require being very technical, because you have to have a feel for the work and the issues. But it also requires giving up being very technical, because you just don't have the time or the headspace to get lost in a good problem. It's a conundrum, and it's why Charity Majors' "Engineer/Manager Pendulum" resonates for me: https://charity.wtf/2017/05/11/the-engineer-manager-pendulum/ https://charity.wtf/2017/05/11/the-engineer-manager-pendulum...