[hox]

"Sliding into management" might sound like it's an easy path, but it's an entirely different profession. Only those who are interested and have the ability should ever consider this route.

[Bartweiss]

I think both things are true. Plenty of people do slide into management, but only the genuinely interested should.

[CaptSpify]

But what are the alternatives?

You are absolutely correct: You should only go if you are interested. But if your alternative is to be jobless....