[ghettoCoder]

You are no longer an individual contributor (nor will you be evaluated as such) but are now considered part of the leadership cadre. That's now your life and sure, you might be able to set aside a bit of time to code and try to keep up but, and this is a big one, you won't be able to.

It is a career change and not one everyone wants or is suited for. It's like an athlete becoming a coach or gm, it doesn't usually end up well. My personal experience is that I tried it for a couple of years and realized I wasn't cut out for management (various reasons). For me I find that team lead is were I'm happiest, bonus if the manager above you is someone who wants to be there and understands what a manager is / should do.

Good luck

edit: spelling

[mrburkins]

But won't you be required to demonstrate senior or better technical skill, the next time you go into the market to find a job? How do you keep both edges of the knife sharp?

[ghettoCoder]

That’s the question but there’s likely not enough hours in the day to do that if you want to have a life outside of work and trying to keep up.

Eventually you gotta pick one.