One reason we have so many poor engineering managers is because the top engineers get promoted to management. The skills for the two jobs are very different. I

One reason we have so many poor engineering managers is because the top engineers get promoted to management. The skills for the two jobs are very different. I’m sure many good engineers have tried management and found it to be not for them. Have an open discussion with your manager and see where it goes, as if you don’t you will likely end up applying for an engineering role elsewhere and leave anyway.