Lead Engineer, 30+, tired of corporate work
I am a bit over 30, a leading engineer in one of the cool German companies. There is a good environment to work, areas to grow technically - I am very picky when choosing a company to join. The problem is I am unhappy about the idea of corporate hierarchy (that looks to me like feudal system), and working on building someone else&#x27;s ideas. I do not like the whole idea that I have to work hard for many years to potentially grow into any higher management position to be able to be heard, have a bigger impact.<p>What would you suggest in my situation? I think to build my own project initially in my free time, so would it be better to a pursue management position at the current company or become an engineering consultant &#x2F; a freelancer?