It’s different for different people, but IMO, knowing something significant about everything is easier than knowing everything about something significant. And

It’s different for different people, but IMO, knowing something significant about everything is easier than knowing everything about something significant. And if you understand the organizational dynamics, being in a position to fix (or recommend the cancellation of) projects that aren’t working gives you more control over your destiny than being just another person trapped in a dysfunctional org. So I’m not saying higher level roles are easier for everyone, but I am saying lower level roles can actually be harder for someone who has mastered higher level roles.