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This Is Why You Shouldn't Just Accept A Promotion

It can be easy to blindly say "yes" to a promotion. But the wiser approach would be to evaluate it just as you would any other job offer.
June 9, 2023 Eul Basa

My manager told me last month that I'm on track for a promotion. Then I was let go as part of a round of mass layoffs. Can they do this?

Being laid off from your job after being assured of a promotion is a major setback, but it's likely not illegal.
May 6, 2026 Alex Summers

I just got a promotion a month ago and now two of my former team members are demanding that I help them get a raise. Now what?

Promotion into a managerial position comes with challenges, including how to deal with your former peers that are now under your supervision.
April 7, 2026 Penelope Singh

We offered our best worker a big raise and promotion, but he refused it because he’s afraid of being bumped up to a higher tax bracket. Now what?

A common misconception about progressive taxation leads people to deny themselves great opportunities.
February 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer

I got a promotion at work for great performance, but now a colleague is accusing me of claiming his work as my own. What can I do?

You got promoted for great performance—then a coworker accused you of taking credit. Learn how to protect your reputation, handle workplace conflict, and move forward professionally.
February 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My husband thought it was a genius move to turn down a promotion so we wouldn’t enter the 22% tax bracket, and he’s shocked that I’m upset. What now?

Turning down a raise because it would “push us into a higher tax bracket” is a common and dangerous financial mistake.
July 28, 2025 Jane O'Shea