My nerdy IT career is perfect for me.
I can get paid without ever needing to manage people. I hear about people pursuing titles and responsibilities and it reminds me of how fortunate I am. I never have to worry about that crap. As long as i can deliver with what I'm asked to do, I'll get paid without ever needing to worry about the nonsense.
We're so desperate in my field for good people and we can't find them. If there were more young guys coming up behind me , I would worry about being pushed out before I'm financially ready. Whenever we look to hire anyone new, however, we have a hard time finding anyone with the skills we need.