Comment by refurb

I don't understand this view point that is so common on HN. I can only assume that most engineers on here are quite junior.

Of course you grow as a manager. But you're right you're not growing as a technical expert - that's not the goal of managing. Managing becomes more about the business and less about the technical details.

It's a very different job and an important one if you know anything about running a larger company. The technical work you do as a IC is one part of many that drives the business forward.