Many people assume that getting a promotion would be a good idea and even campaign for them vigorously without considering how a promotion fits in with their career, health and lifestyle goals. Before you accept a promotion, think about the consequences, just as you would think about the consequences of accepting a particular job offer.
Instructions
1. It should be the right job. If you find yourself cringing at the thought of occupying the position -- whether because the staff you will be working with is unpleasant, because others who have previously occupied it ended up overworked and resentful or even because you find some of the added responsibilities unmanageable -- then it may not be wise to accept the promotion. Accept it if you can see the possibility of advancement with the position, if it fits with your career plans and if it is a forward step from your current position.
2. It should offer the right pay. Not all promotions come with pay increments that are worth the additional trouble they bring. Consider whether the benefits and the pay outweigh the drawbacks. If the job requires extensive training that falls outside your interests and rewards very little in terms of compensation or recognition, you may not find it worthwhile.
3. It should come at the right time. While the consequences of ascending to a position of greater responsibility might not be a difficult transition if you had been preparing but got the offer early, it could be disastrous if you did not see it coming and are completely unprepared for it. Think about how the promotion offer will reshape your present working or living situation, especially if it requires you to work longer hours, relocate or encounter more stressful situations.
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