4 Realities of Being a Manager
Many professionals aspire to become managers. If you feel you're a natural leader and enjoy being in that type of role, then a management position may be right for you. But know this: There are certain drawbacks associated with being the boss that you may not appreciate so much once you're in that position. Here are a few to prepare for.
Many people work hard to develop skills throughout their careers. For example, if you're in IT, you probably made a strong effort to become an expert coder or software developer. Unfortunately, those skills might wane once you become a manager, and the reason boils down to not actually using them. Managers often spend a lot of time dealing with the administrative tasks involved in running a team, and as such, don't have time to get their hands dirty like they used to. If you value the skills you worked hard on, be aware that they might take a hit if you're promoted to manager.
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