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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a GS-15 supervisor for three years and am struggling to handle the pressure!  It comes down to my inability to accept that my decisions, while with good intention, will sometimes be wrong and that my staff will be impacted and unhappy at times with decisions that I've made.  When they come to me to express their concerns and displeasure, I feel personally responsible and almost guilt-ridden, which I know is sick.   I know I have a confidence issue and struggle with trying to please my staff, which isn't possible, but I'm just wired to be a people-pleaser and HATE conflict, which comes with the territory as a supervisor.

I've been seeing a therapist for guidance and even started meds to help, but I am starting to think I may need to step down to a non-sup 14 if I can find one.  I have another 15 years min until I'm retirement eligible.  I hate the thought of losing a seat at the decision making table, and the annual loss of $15K will definitely hurt, but I'm just not sure I'm cut out to be a supervisor.  I read some other person posting similar feelings a while back and so know I'm not alone, but I'm just really struggling.

Have others felt this way at times and has the feeling passed and/or what steps did you take to help it pass?  Did you actually make a job change and not regret it?  I'm struggling and appreciate some thoughts, with kindness please.[/quote]

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