Ask HN: Should I go for senior developer, product manager, or something else?
The problem is that I don't know what I should do next.
I am a pretty good product manager — I know how to facilitate across an organization, have a good sense for design, and am good with people (but it's been eight years since I've been in that role).
I am a pretty good web developer — I can work with the front-end, back-end and set up infrastructure (but I wouldn't call myself an expert or a computer scientist).
I am an OK but honestly inexperienced entrepreneur — I ran my freelancing business relatively well and went through an acquisition but I wouldn't call myself an experienced business person.
I am now in my 30s, at a point where I want stability (I don't want to start a new business) and to maximize my earning potential. I'm social and drawn to leadership, I like working with people. I'm a solid developer but don't consider myself top-tier, and sometimes feel overwhelmed when it's how I spend all my time. I hate politics and don't have engineering management experience. I don't really have CS skills but I haven't found them necessary for most of my web development, to be honest.
What kind of a role do you think is best for me? Would I make the most as a developer or product manager? How would my choice affect my career trajectory? I realize it's a question only I can answer but I'd appreciate your perspective.