Yes, I managed a couple of Body shops before I just bought my own and did mechanical work also. Either way? It was long hours and lot's of paperwork. Not so bad now with computers.
I was a research project manager twice and hated it both times. Maybe it was me but I would tell my technicians and field people to do simple things and sometimes they would flatly refuse. I will never be in that kind of a position again if I can avoid it.
No, but at work my higher managers keep asking me if I want to be promoted to a customer service manager (I guess they regret their last hire and I don't blame them especially when I have to show her how to do her job and help her manage time). I think I need more time before I take on that kind of responsibility though, I also need to gain some confidence..