[mruniverse]

The problem I see is that even though managers have a different skillset, they have out-sized influence on technical or technically related decisions. And a lot of times it's more than just influence; They just make the decision themselves.

[zo1]

This is on the spot for me. I went this route so I could make actual decisions. Otherwise in most cases I'm just a glorified ticket closer in an assembly line with the design given to me on a platter.