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There is a reason nobody wants to be a manager anymore

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The video resonates with a common sentiment among professionals about the challenges and lack of rewards in middle management roles, making it highly relatable and shareable.

Summary

The speaker discusses why middle management is an undesirable job, highlighting the lack of authority and compensation despite increased responsibilities. They question why companies are surprised by the lack of interest in management roles.

Structure

1The problem with middle management
2The conflicting expectations
3The lack of pay for increased responsibility
4The trap of the role
5A call for manager input

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There is a reason nobody wants to be a manager anymore I fully support anyone who wants to climb down the corporate ladder. Middle management has become the worst job, and nobody's talking about it. Leadership expects loyalty, your team expects honesty, and you're stuck in the middle. You're in back to back meetings all day long, explaining decisions you didn't make, absorbing frustrations from the people above you and below you. And the best part is the pay. I was given seven more direct reports and more responsibility, and I said, okay, what's the extra pay? And they said, we don't future pay. Okay, well, you don't present pay either, so what's my incentive? More people, more pressure, more responsibility, no authority, and the same paycheck. Thank you. And then companies wonder why nobody wants to be a manager. If you're offered this role, ask yourself if this is actually a step up or if this is a trap. Managers - did I miss anything? Managers did I miss anything

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Everyone tells you to climb the corporate ladder. But what if the next rung isn’t a promotion… it’s a trap? Middle managers are expected to deliver results without the authority to make the decisions that matter. More responsibility. More pressure. Often the same pay. No wonder fewer people want the job. Success isn’t always about climbing higher. Sometimes it’s about choosing the role that gives you the best life - not just the best title. 👇 I’d love to hear from managers, former managers, and anyone who’s turned down a promotion. What’s your experience? #manager #boss #leadership #corporatelife #careeradvice