I work in a factory, and the potential to move up to shift lead is all but given to me by my peers. Ive had several bosses and colleagues (who's opinions and world views align with us) tell me I need to become the lead. The guy I would be inheriting this role from even says I'm the best fit.
However I ain't trying to be some class traitor. I do like the thing we produce, it's been a part of my life for my entire conscious existence. I'm a lucky sucker who followed their passion and while I'm a wage slave, seeing people, even if it is the upper class, deriving happiness from the things I make make me care about the things I produce. I do want to use this position to make the product and the workers lives better. Management already understands I side with labor more often than not.
I am really good at what I do and I have tons of issues believing in myself, but it's hard to ignore the world telling you you got to do this.
Even in a communist or socialist world managers would still exist. Good managers serve several critical roles: liaise between non union workers and bosses, cover shifts of sick workers, direct workers who need it to ensure they're as productive as possible.
Don't feel guilty about being offered a promotion, and honestly if you're still worried know that you will remain a wage slave even as a manager. The only thing that changes is your relationship to your fellow workers and your bosses. Also a good manager is a critical help to young workers, teaching them to advocate for themselves and that work isn't the most important thing in life. That's very valuable to the revolution.
If you also feel you're a good fit for this position, then take it! Don't stop advocating for your fellow workers, and work to make their lives better in a system that will otherwise crush them. Remember: from each according to his ability, to each according to his need: view this as expanding your ability to better serve your fellow workers. Congrats comrade on your opportunity, it sounds like you deserve it!
:deng-smile: "Management is also a technique."
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Yes, exactly. Management is a technique and frankly managers should be treated like any other employee. However if people are saying OP would be good in the position despite OP's known labour bias, I think it's safe to assume OP demonstrates some skill at management.