How often do you burst out laughing when you read something like "Team lead, signor, software architect and just a handsome man. Vanka, 18 years old"? Oh, am I really writing about this? Ageism? Complexes? Envy? Ahem, well, rather sympathy. After all, behind such stories is more often a ruined rather than a dizzying career. For some, this status was imposed by the employer, while others from the very beginning in search of such a fate and confuse grief with coronation. However, the truth is that explosive growth and an oversized career will likely kill the pro in you. It's great to be the best, but being the worst in a team of true professionals is the best choice.
Is it possible to lead a team with little experience in the profession and not be shattered by your ambitions? Can. But if you are like the remaining 99.99% of people and live in the real world, you are probably making the dumbest career mistake, really. I hope you read this post before accepting the offer, but if not, well, let it be a timely runtime warning.
Assumption as a starting point
Further, I am guided by the assumption that each of us strives to become an outstanding professional, no matter what he does. Otherwise, it is not entirely clear why do something and then any thoughts will be broken by a laconic "and what?" in comments. One more thing, let's remember how formal education works:
We are immersed in some area of knowledge for 4-7 years and with burning eyes we go to work and ... work? Alas. We are not yet fit for the job. We are handed over to a curator / mentor, under whose strict guidance we acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. Correct, but this seems to be true for any activity. Of course, at the same time, we just need knowledge and understanding of the theory, but the fact remains that yesterday's student, without proper supervision, will ruin everything he can reach.
Unreasonable loss
What happens when yesterday's middle peasant puts on the captain's armband?
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It pisses me off to be the worst. Being the worst is terrible stress. But only at the beginning, and besides, it is an absolutely meager payment for greatness in the profession. Controlled growth will lead you to your destination with b about proc eed probability. And then I remembered the book I had read long ago "Great, not great", therefore I will say: be great, not great, or as the author himself said - small giants. Play with the best, take care of your career, take care of yourself, read twitter.