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To add on, a part of me thinks this is mostly due to my personality. I’m an introvert, more shy, reserved, etc. I don’t have any issues working with others and as a team but definitely prefer autonomy. I’ve also been able to “play the game” in consulting but found it exhausting and draining.
Rising Star
Isnt this one of the reasons many firms have specialist tracts?
Probably. I’m no longer at a larger firm so my options are much more limited where I currently am. Something to keep in mind though if I get to that point and want to pivot
I’m kind of in the same boat. i was recently promoted to the manager level and now i'm wondering what's next. I’m 34, I surely can’t stay here until retirement. I just don’t see me on the Partner track, part of that is bc I don’t really know what they do all day. I’m also overwhelmed by the new role and hoping that I do it justice.
This is refreshing to hear as I agree. I’ve always sort of kept these thoughts to myself as I don’t want to be perceived as lazy or not ambitious enough, because that’s not true, but I can’t pretend to want that life anymore. I’ve been told by my current manager that I’m on track to become a PM at my current company which is great but I’m also not completely thrilled of the idea of it. Anyway, congrats on your promotion! Despite how you may feel about it in terms of your long term goals, it’s an accomplishment to be proud of. Sounds like we may be similar in that we both can doubt ourselves and our abilities. Best of luck!
I’m in the same boat. 35. And partner isn’t my goal. Or manager. I could have written this same exact post. I am a introvert and I literally feel drained daily. And struggling to find a fit. I am trying to move into industry but no luck still
Pro
I really feel you on this. I’m a high performer and have a tendency to burn myself out of if I don’t check myself. I worry that I’ll be at even higher risk of burning myself out if I take on all those added responsibilities if I go up for manager. I also care a lot about non-work things in my life - my relationships, trying to become a mom, hobbies, etc - and I worry that if I try to go up for manager I’m going to have to really start sacrificing those things. At this stage of my life, I think I’m ok just chilling out at my current level for a while and just do a great job delivering.
I feel this so much 🥺
I felt that way several years ago and was happy doing individual contributor roles. I’m at a point now where I want promotion and am looking for more senior roles and everything includes some people management. So I’m trying to highlight what experience I do have to try to move up. Managing people isn’t a specific goal of mine but it is necessary for me to move up. I will also say that I have had some very bad and some good managers so I understand the impact it can have on people. I take it seriously and would not take it on if I didn’t have some self-awareness and didn’t think I could do it well. I guess I’d have to look for another path. But I’m at a point now where I’m willing to do it and do it well for my career benefit.
I should clarify that my desire for promotion is because I’ve hit a wall with my income and want to earn more. I don’t care that much about more work, but it seems I have to take it on to break through the next level of income and earning potential.
Same. I had much more autonomy and respect shown to me as a contractor and lately been thinking a lot about going back to that life. I also have no desire to manage and have been asking about a specialist track to no avail.
Pro
Feel exactly the same at 30
If I wasn’t chasing titles/roles/responsibilities I would change companies and take lateral steps to find a role that was absolutely perfect for me. I’d also take time off anytime I switched companies and go travel. I think that you have the best situation because you have have a wide range of passions and ambition in your life that aren’t only about moving up.
In the same boat at 31!
Chief
34 and I feel you. That’s exactly why i went the SME route.