If you don't enjoy it, go back. There's no law saying you have to keep going up the ladder. I've tried more senior roles and didn't enjoy them. Just coding is

If you don't enjoy it, go back. There's no law saying you have to keep going up the ladder. I've tried more senior roles and didn't enjoy them. Just coding is much more immediately rewarding for me. OTOH, I'm starting a business and plan to scale once I gain some traction. But I'm looking forward to that since I'll have actual ownership, unlimited upside potential and control. Personally, being stuck in the middle where you don't have any significant ownership but are managing people doesn't work for me. I've worked in jobs before that have got me down and there's only so long you can stick them out before they really affect you. I normally find contracts now where I'm one of the most senior devs (they normally pay quite well). They are out there. Find what works for you. There's more than one way to do it.