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Here’s the thing - not everyone has the aptitude for technical work, and the BA work will never go away. The idea that tech is the only way to get ahead and make money, and that tech people can do their own jobs AND the BA work is a myth. If you’re good at what you’re doing, there will always be a path to career growth for you. Very few upper-management types have tech backgrounds, and if that’s what you’re aiming for then the BA path is a better one to get to management.

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