Switching from technical to business - thoughts and opinions?
For some background, I got accepted into ELDP. For my entire career I have been doing technical, hand on keyboard, engineering work. While I do generally like it, I am interested in exploring what else is out there besides just technical roles. The whole point of ELDP is to take on new and exciting roles that give you some experience in a rotation without the repercussion of being stuck there if you hate it. (Along with all the leadership experience as well)
I want to get into Program Managing. Either a business program or a corporate initiative like 1LMX. For those that have made a transition from technical to business development, how was it? What was your experience with it? Do you regret the transition?