[WaylonKenning]

I reached the end of my career progression in IT Architecture. Started as a Solutions Architect, then reached Enterprise Architect. And there's no where to go after that.

So I took the leap and tried something different - became a Product Architect focusing on a specific technology. Now I'm a Mobile Product Manager, something that pays (probably) less than an Enterprise Architect, but tests out new skills like investment proposals.

My ultimate end goal is CTO. I think having an end goal in mind helps me focus on what do I need to do in this job or the next that gets me closer to that goal.