[thayne]

I've sort of reached this point, because I've reached the highest point for an "individual contributor". I do not want to be a manager, and don't think I would be good at it. But at most companies, once you reach a certain point, that's the only way to move up. And I've seen people who are good engineers get promoted to managers where their skills are less beneficial.

Thankfully, my company is pretty good about still giving me raises.