When looking at their career path most people are eventually faced with the question: Do I want to be in management? For some this is a no brainer and they can easily say, "Yes, sign me up!" or "No, I'd rather just do my job as an individual contributor." Then there are others who just aren't sure. For years I was in the "individual contributor" camp and I thought I always would be. Then, as different opportunities came my way, I started to waver in my decision. As our lives change, so may our career aspirations. So, whether you have never been a manager before or you have managed a team in what now feels like a past life, there are questions to ask yourself to see if management would be a good fit for you. This article guides you through one technical writer's journey from individual contributor to manager and all of the introspective questions asked along the way.
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