This may change someday. But right now, if anyone tells you that you can achieve the same level of pay and authority while remaining an expert craftsperson in your own right, don’t believe it. This isn’t a reason to become a manager by itself, but it’s definitely something to consider.
…tant to me. These 90-something-year-olds emphasize the opposite when they look back on their lives. Their joys and regrets have nothing to do with their careers, but with their parents, children, spouses, and friends. Put simply, when I asked one person, “Do you wish you accomplished more?” He responded, “No, I wish…