IC or manager? Finding the right path for you

Interested to understand the differences of IC and Manager - to decide next move wisely

What's the deal with director level roles that have no direct reports?

How can you determine which companies have thoughtfully developed fulfilling, uncapped career tracks for people leaders AND ICs?

What’s the best way to transfer from a Customer Service role to Account Manager? Are there any certifications that would be helpful with the role?

marketing development to work?

How to find the right remote position in my field that will work for my current situation as a caregiver

What's the best career advice you've ever received.

Would you agree that over time the Manager path results in a higher pay than the IC path?

What is your advice for explaining why you want one path over the other in an interview?

Any specific tips for an IC with 15+ years of experience looking for a new role? It seems like no one wants to interview someone with this much experience because they can get someone younger for cheap.

How to know you'd be a good leader or motivate others to be good leaders.

Really interested in your take on how to determine the best path for me.

What are your recommendations to keep growing horizontally?

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As someone who is about get to the Senior level of my field, without a current interest in management, how do I show that I'm still ambitious about the work, just not managing.

What are some of your learnings as an IC and a manager?

How can I know if remaining as IC will not make me miss growth oppotunities?

How can I develop as an IC with the goal of becoming a manager?

How do you convince your company that investing in horizontal growth is worthwhile? So often I am confronted with companies that only grow to management.

What is the best why to state your case for going from experienced (senior) IC to manager?

What's the difference between IC and Consultant? is it same?

How can ICs ensure that we have the same opportunites for growth (broader experiences, more responsibility, new projects, mentorships) that those on a more clear track seem to receive automatically?

What is the most important skill for being a manager?

Since remaining an individual contributor long-term is not the typical path, you can end up being much older than coworkers in that same role. Any tips for shifting your (and others') perspective...

Is there more stress as a manager and less work-life balance?

What are some indications that you would be a good manager?

How would salaries compare between the two paths?

How do you develop career pathways for individual contributors who still want to grow into future roles?

Is there any hope for an IC to grow in an organization?

When is the first time in your life you considered management?

Which type of work you provide?

What are required qualifications needed for this role

Do we need to get a manager position to know we can be a good leader, or can I do it by being an employee at the company?

Can I be a manager if I have subject expertise breadth but not depth?

I’m very keen to hear about the specific leadership duties that have lead to success as a manager. Thank you!

Do you offer training and mentoring to help me succeed at your company?

Can managing people be a rewarding experience like being an IC?

How can we shape what that manager role looks like? Set expectations for the way WE can best fulfill the role with our unique skills and qualities?

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