The article discusses the paradox of professional advancement in technical fields, particularly for engineers. It highlights how highly skilled individuals are often lured into executive roles, which can pull them away from the technical work that originally established their value. These new roles often lead to diminished skills, reliance on politics and meetings, and loss of autonomy. Instead of genuine advancement, many experience a form of professional decline, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, value through impact, and the need for inventive freedom in their roles.
The more skilled you become, the harder others try to pull you away from the very craft work that made you valuable.
Higher titles often mean more stakeholders to please and more organizational politics to navigate.
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