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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

I recently received a huge promotion from work, but I'll have to move states to take it. My girlfriend says she'll leave me if I do. What should I do?

A reader gets a dream promotion that requires moving states, but his girlfriend threatens to leave if he takes it. Here’s how to weigh love, career growth, money, and the future without making a panic decision.
May 20, 2026 Jack Hawkins

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