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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Personally, I think I'd try the promotion because of this "Will have rights of return to old position if this does not work out."   - if you can go back to the old position with zero issue, then why not make the choice that leaves both doors open?  Also, just one thought - could you adjust the hours from 9-6 to 7:30 to 4:30?  It's a pretty common govie schedule and would allow an early departure and arrival home[/quote]

11:51 here.  There are many valid reasons not to try the new position, even given the wonderful safety net of the old job.  That level of responsibility is a game changer on your time and stress level.  And it also harder to go back pride-wise and reputation wise than just saying no at the outset.  It is certainly possible to try, but I don't think in OP's case it would be in her best interests.  I think people (esp in DC) have a really hard time of not advancing at every chance they get, even if they are content (and perhaps moreso) in their current position.  I get pressured to supervise or go SES all the time. I am truly flattered that people value my work, but I love being non supervisory and able to telework and take sick days almost whenever I need to.  I also have a Masters from an Ivy, and am used to being surrounded by people striving for bigger titles.  For my own life, I love having flexibility and a substantive position, while still making good money.  I think we Americans often have a hard time realizing a good thing, and associate lack of ambition with poor work ethic to a fault.  It is so unhealthy.  
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