Is it sad to exit as IC/ non SM/director type roles as M in D?

I'm a doer, I truly don't enjoy project managing or people managing. I do however want to grow in my career.

Am I making a mistake exiting into industry as an IC?

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Nope, everyone has different aspirations, and now that you have a big four tied to ur name go be free.

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I’d love to exit as an IC since my life priorities have changed. I think as an IC there’s still room to grow as a subject matter expert / thought leader

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Can i exit at that level with my pay? Please?

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