Why do people have to want more than they have?

After a conversation with a colleague i was left feeling inferior because I didn't have any desire to take on a management position. I am quite happy being an engineer, working on the actual product and my time off being mine to spend with my family. If i took on a management role i would lose lot of these things just for money and status.
Am i wrong?

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Anopenheart · 51-55, M

All capitalism and advertising is designed to convince you that what you have is not good enough and need to buy or have something more in order to have happiness

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Anopenheart · 51-55, M

Capitalism can't survive without advertising. It doesn't mean it is inherently bad. It is just the reality@waleskinder

soulsrespite · F

no, you’re not wrong. everyone has it in their heads that a managing position is somehow more fulfilling, when it’s completely up to you, and not everyone wants to have that position.

SW-User

You’re not wrong, and you shouldn’t feel inferior about it. If you’re happy with your job, and with your life overall, then do what keeps that up!

firefall · 61-69, M

Not at all. I had two periods of being a manager, and it just didnt suit me at all, I was very happy to revert to a backroom position instead.

LucyFuhr · 56-60, F

Everyone's ultimate goal is to be happy and you're already there.
There's nothing "inferior" about that.

Anopenheart · 51-55, M

Do what you love. Not what people expect of you

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DDonde · 31-35, M

I'm the same way, I'd never want a management position.

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