I wouldn't lump middle-managers in with directors. In my experience, middle-managers actually do a pretty tough job - they manage their teams and deal with all

I wouldn't lump middle-managers in with directors. In my experience, middle-managers actually do a pretty tough job - they manage their teams and deal with all of the politics and requirements from above. Directors on the other hand - once you get to this level you're dealing with people who live in another reality.