> Sadly, I think practically there is much more quality control for programmers than there is for managers. Wholeheartedly agree; I'd also add that it's a lot

> Sadly, I think practically there is much more quality control for programmers than there is for managers. Wholeheartedly agree; I'd also add that it's a lot harder to be a good manager than to be a good programmer. > Still, becoming manager shouldn't be the default goal, but it is sadly often expected. It's not just that it's expected. The amount of work I see your average manager put into projects, and the amount of money and prestige they get out is one of my major FOMO in the industry. I've decided to remain a technical person, to the best of my abilities, but from time to time I do get envious of my manager friends for the factors mentioned above.