Network admin in a fairly big company. I'd say I'm pretty good or else I wouldn't have so easily landed that job. I think in my current capacity I'm certainly one of the best as I'm definitely overqualified for what I do. The thing is I don't really need a better job.
The only thing that's above my current position as a simple admin is CIO/CTO or at least team management but I really don't want to be that. I love networks and I love being close to the metal and doing actual configurations and being creative and troubleshooting stuff. Every position above my position would ensue more management and I just don't want that, no matter how much it pays. Would I be a good leader or project manager? Hell yeah I would be, but I just don't want to. I could also be a consultant but that's pretty exhausting for me with all the traveling and talking to people.
I'm probably gonna stay a simple technician my whole life unless circumstances force me into management or consulting.
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