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by rexstjohn 1532 days ago
I once was in a discussion between two former <FAANG> VPs. They were mentioning someone who had been at their prior <FAANG> co for 20 years.

VP 1: “Jason? He is still there? How?”

VP 2: “He never managed anyone.”

I thought about that a lot. What is it about being middle management that is so lethal? Its exactly as you said: Liabilities from from above, below and sideways.

Why would anyone ever sign up for that?