On: Ask HN: Is middle management the most vulnerable/d...

[mo_42]

Maybe it is. However, there's no direct way from a worker to a C-level. So there needs to be some kind of a selection process. Could be at least partly the reason for the existence of middle management.

So, for an individual company, it might be possible to dispose middle management. But certainly not for an entire industry.

[nprateem → mo_42]

You think middle management's job is to select for the C suite? I fear you live in a dream world.

[red-iron-pine → nprateem]

indeed it is. your suitability for C-level depends on your ability to maneuver your way out of middle mgmt, often as quickly as possible.

[nprateem → red-iron-pine]

That assumes internal promotion and selection by middle managers. For internal promotion selection by senior managers is more likely. More so for external hires.