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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a Fed, and topped out of my career ladder about a year and a half ago.   I am performing at the next level and have been told that they are planning to create a position at the next GS level (for me, but I would apply like everyone else through USAJobs and go through that whole process).  There are two delays in creating this position - one is an agency-wide hiring freeze, and the other is that other positions may need to be created in the office before mine because other people need promotions too.

How long should I wait this out?  I have invested a lot in this job and would like to continue to grow in this office, but I'm getting tired of having all of the pressure and expectations of the next level job and not getting paid for it... especially with how expensive it is to live in DC.  On one hand, I know that I am lucky to have a job at all, but on the other hand I work very hard and do excellent work and feel like I should be compensated for it.  I honestly have no idea how long it will take for the position to be approved, posted, and then hired for.  What would your considerations in making this decision?[/quote]

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