[recycled sixtie]

Lots of good info above for you Vash. I can relate my daughter's experience of a promotion six months ago and possibly it might encourage you as she experienced something similar initially.

Her old boss(now gone to the private sector!) encouraged her to apply for a promotion.
My daughter works in the provincial govt. She was seconded to the position in management while the govt advertised outside the govt to fill the position. The salary level range was considerably above what she was making. The job description was very detailed and she found it hard initially. She applied for the job and she got it and finds she likes it now. The govt tried to pay her less than the advertised position but her new boss got her a significant increase. She is now management and therefore non unionized.

Occasionally she is up till midnight making a power presentation. She has adjusted to the job well and Vash I am sure you will too.

Cheers, Guy