I've been in my ISA section leadership for 4 years, past 2 as program chair. Worked hard to make a diverse, high-quality conference program&worked w/ other sections to expand our panel quota. Was nominated to run for chair...and lost soundly to an Emeritus professor. #academia
the worst part is I was going to take a break from leadership, run for chair later, but someone nominated me. Then when the senior prof entered the race, I tried to bow out but was encouraged to stay on. I feel like the Charlie Brown of academia.