I loved building things; the deep quiet of solving a hard problem was the best part of my day. I stepped into management to help others grow, and years later my calendar is full of meetings and my hands have forgotten the work I loved. I'm mourning the engineer I used to be, and I honestly can't tell anymore whether the trade was worth it.
More people experience this than they realize.
You gave up the craft you loved to grow others, and now you are mourning who you were and unsure the trade was worth it.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.