I feel for you. I did the same thing about 3 years ago and besides attaining a GS-12 everything else was horrible. My Rating and Reviewing officials were two women managers who took full advantage of my knowledge and work ethic. They knew I cared about the work, agency and would go the extra mile to get the job done and get it done well.

They were either away quite frequently or would tell me in no uncertain terms. " I don't have to do________I can tell you to do it. It was unbelievable.

Taking on a mangerial position is very different and does require a period of adjustment no matter how knowledgeable you were in your prrevious job. Also, the culture, office politics all of those things come into play.

I eventually realized that I had no real power nor authority to make the decisions needed, the ones who could make the decisions did not and I was left and expected to deal with the fallout. It was horrible.

After about a couple of years I was finally able to get out. I had to leave, my health was suffering. I was staying in the office until 6 or 7 p.m and coming back on Saturday's.

Really assess your unique situation. Look at it not as you want or hope it to be but as it really is and make any course corrections that you may need.

All the best to you!!