The higher the position, the easier the interview. My interview for a CxO-level position at an early stage company was one of the easiest in my life (and I got

The higher the position, the easier the interview. My interview for a CxO-level position at an early stage company was one of the easiest in my life (and I got the job offer.) I was stupid to take the position. After several years, I realized I dislike managing people and dealing with corporate politics, so I went back to a "staff+" job. In general, most companies do not value higher level ICs, including the one I'm at now. But I don't like going to meetings all day, so what am I to do?