To me, this reveals an uncomfortable truth:
- I know I'm not technically skilled enough to make it to the higher levels of IC
- I know I lack the people skills & charisma to make it to the higher levels of management
I'm aware I can improve in both and I accept that, to some extent, it's a laziness and confidence issue. But to some people it seems to come naturally and it's hard not to assume I'm in the majority that aren't exceptional.