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[quote=Anonymous]So why do I feel so conflicted and a little down about my decision? I’m acting in the role but I don’t feel ready jump to SES for a number of reasons. 1) My kids are still young and even though being SES at my agency does allow for some flexibility it’s still pretty intense and I don’t want to sacrifice my work life balance or my mental health; 2) demanding political leadership at my agency and even though they might be out in 6 months I’m a little worried about being SES under a 2nd Trump term and the vulnerability that might bring and in the meantime I’d rather not be front and center w/the politicals if I can help it; 3) the mobility clause—haven’t seen anyone from my agency shipped off but I feel uneasy about giving up my GS job security; and 4) I’m still 12 years away still from retirement and can’t fathom being SES for that amount of time when I can just ride it out as a 15.  I feel like I’m passing up a good opportunity but deep down I’m dreading the idea of it and that tells me something or maybe it’s just the fear of making this jump. Anyone else faced this? [/quote]

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