Changing from operations to management
Operational staff all think managers are a bunch of %4^$$ers or whatever but for those that have taken the plunge and become ATC management, could you perhaps share what prompted hanging up your hat? I know there is the old joke about those who can separate airplanes anymore go on to manage, but there must be some folk out there who made the decision themselves and are excellent managers.
And while we're at it, what actually makes a good Air Traffic Control manager? One who listens to ops staff? Genuine interest in staff?? No ulterior motives/motivation?