I work in the public sector, and have been in my role for about 3 years (just below middle management level).
An opportunity has just come up to apply for temporary promotion to a middle management role in a team I’ve been helping out for a few weeks. I’d be grateful for your advice on whether to go for the promotion, and will be completely honest about my thoughts about it so far.
In terms of reasons to apply for the promotion, there is the higher pay and the chance to get experience at the next grade up. The new team also seem quite nice, from the dealings I’ve had with them so far - although I haven’t had an huge amount of interaction with them, as I’ve been balancing the work for them with work in my own team
In terms of what is putting me off, I don’t think I’ll enjoy the actual work itself - it’s secretariat work (minute-taking and putting together board papers, which whilst I normally quite enjoy, I’ve been finding a bit boring in the time I’ve been helping out this team).
Having said that, I have nothing to lose by just applying for the temporary promotion.
Would be very grateful for any advice on what I should do. Thanks!