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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with others who recommended treading very carefully before giving up a non supervisory GS 15 position I discovered the hard way how difficult it could be as a supervisory GS 15 if your organization ends up developing drama - which can happen either above or below you — that you are then stuck being accountable for given your “leadership” role but without enough authority to really solve with it.  And even in the best of circumstances, it’s always a lot of work to manage and motivate your subordinates - and so absent more pay you have find some sort of intangible enjoyment from it. The only way I’d say it was a good idea would be if you are the type of person who dislikes being directly supervised and also who loves the status and feeling of being and manager and the ability to be in charge of people. Don’t get me wrong, the government desperately needs good supervisors and leaders - I have always appreciated how a good boss versus a bad boss can make all the difference in an employee’s happiness and career trajectory. If you think you can be that sort of manager to people, and also that you’ll enjoy it without losing sleep, then it might be worth considering. But otherwise, the safe answer is to just enjoy the lucky spot you’re in - where for the same salary you get to do rewarding work but without the hassle of supervisory responsibilities. [/quote]

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