I left a manager role, part out of my territory, part because I didn't like my boss. I got undermined on a couple of decisions, saw which way the water was flowing, decided it was time to go back. To be clear, the reporting structure changed on me and was not what it was. Now back to individual contributor, new boss (bosses) and worry that I exert sometimes too much force when I weigh in on something.
I could be a good technical manager. I either know the answer, can find the answer--or after the fact, find the fix. At least in my current job that is, to be clear, any other company, I'm a fish out of water. But as a typical manager? nope, out of my league. I hit the Peter Principal and truly found my limit--maybe I'm lucky, I was able step back with minimal loss--but it'll always look bad on my resume.
I could be a good technical manager. I either know the answer, can find the answer--or after the fact, find the fix. At least in my current job that is, to be clear, any other company, I'm a fish out of water. But as a typical manager? nope, out of my league. I hit the Peter Principal and truly found my limit--maybe I'm lucky, I was able step back with minimal loss--but it'll always look bad on my resume.