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

[nprateem]

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.