Career Advice

I regret taking a management role too early — here's why

by Hakimi Rashid·January 3, 2026

Got promoted to manager at 27. Not ready. Wished I had stayed IC for 2 more years. Leadership needs time, not just a title.

#management#promotion#IC#career-mistake

Comments (2)

Dany Shan72

The emotional labour of managing people who do not respect you because you are younger is exhausting. More preparation helps.

Layla Hamdi57

The IC versus management path decision is one of the most important you will make. Most companies do not give you a real IC ladder.