"Plenty still see the upside of being a program director. Others find it less appealing. The answer depends on who you ask and where they work. Some companies value the role, others don't."
"As someone who's helped many aspiring programmers over the years, I've seen less new people seeking out advice the past few years than they did from 2011-2019."
"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."