[haswell]

> You are not promoted to manager

This seems like a statement you could use to describe one’s own path, but not the path of others.

People absolutely are promoted to management positions. This cannot be disputed.

Whether the individual transitions into the role effectively and becomes a good manager is a separate thing.

I’ve worked with managers who started as devs, and took naturally to the role.

I’ve worked with horrible managers who started from the same place.

> but the fact that you see it that way explains a lot about your position.

What does it explain? You are implying it’s meaningful, but it’s impossible to engage with your position until you articulate it.