Anonymous wrote:I would take a pay cut to not manage anyone.

+1, lol. Being a first line manager can be rough, OP. I would totally do it for $1 million (a salary unthinkable in my field) but I would go into it assuming these people may be difficult or the goals may be hard to reach for reasons out of your control. Make sure you understand expectations for the role.

Anonymous wrote:Yes. And then I would not change my lifestyle but retire years earlier.

How is this even a question?!?!

+100

As long is you don’t think the new company is a dumpster fire, why wouldn’t you?

You can use all of your new spare time to network, do training or a passion project, or just enjoy your life outside of work. Things that will help you advance your career more than a title (which you already have on your resume).

F yes!