Small to midsize software company [Multiple selections are allowed in the poll]
Why is there no "all of the above"? There are lots of meetings, lots of stress, and better pay. All of the above.
Then click all of the above.
You didn't add that option
Lots more stress and meetings yes, but the majority of the time your pay scale is less than the engineers working with you.
At least in sales its not uncommon to out earn your manager as an IC
What is "IC"?
Individual Contributor