Should I apply for promotion

[Promotionorno]

Here as its the only one with voting. I'm being encouraged to apply for a promotion in another team in my department, and don't know what to do. Applying, getting the role and then changing my mind is not an option. My head says yes, my heart says no, but I also think it's fear.

Pros - £10k rise, step up, specialising in interesting area where I can have an impact, retire in 10 years and this would have a big impact on my pension (which is woeful at the mo so every bit helps).
My job might get a bit boring in another couple of years, not enough challenge.

Cons - new manager/team who seem nice, but I've been miserable in past jobs because of colleagues/managers and my current ones are fantastic.
More responsibility/stress
What if I can't do it as its a jump up to strategic level
Much more 'corporate', which makes me die a little inside, buzzwords, jargon, 'strategic transformational initiatives' type language. Lots of committees and working groups, I'm more hands-on getting stuff done. Scary.
More travel.

YABU - apply you fool and work bloody hard but get the rewards
YANBU don't apply, enjoy coasting a bit even if you might ultimately get a bit bored, and there's no risk where you are

I voted for do it, because I honestly don't think 'strategic' is all it's cracked up to be. I work with loads of senior managers who couldn't recognise strategic thinking if it bit them (and some who really do get it). I bet you could do the job standing on your head, and I also think that if they seem to be a nice team, then there's no reason to think they'd turn out not to be. On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with staying where you enjoy life! <sits firmly on fence> But don't be put off by the fear - that's just your inner demons and not realistic. If you decide not to go for it, let it be for positive reasons (enjoying your current role) and not negative ones (fear).

It does seem like they're encouraging you to apply because they want you to have the job

So apply

Thank you for the views. I'm still dithering!

Apply!

to coin a wanky phrase, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

Apply

It's weird views like this that add to the gender pay gap.

Do you think any men sit at home scared about taking a promotion? Or worried about working at a strategic level?

Yes. Plenty do

£10 rise and increased pension you'd be mad not to.

Obviously your coworkers think you can do it and want you too. You say it might be boring but also you might get bored doing what you are now.....

Go for it step out of your comfort zone.......

Apply. It's a no brainier for me.
If it's boring in two years, you still have only 8 years to go and you could be bored doing anything in 2 years.
Think of your pension.
Do not doubt your abilities.

It sounds like the main thing that is holding you back is fear, it's hard to take the next steps but your retired self will really thank you!