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Sometimes a step up isn’t worth it

I've been in my current position for almost two years. My supervisor asked me if I was interested in a position the next level up. The pay increase wouldn't be much, but there would be larger bonuses. It would still be in a same department, but I would be reporting to my supervisor's supervisor. Sounds great, but there were red flags. My supervisor's supervisor didn't disclose that the job was already posted and my supervisor's supervisor wasn't sure I was a good fit, but my supervisor had to convince this person. No way was I taking that job. Sure, it would be more money and different work, but if the supervisor's supervisor isn't aware what I do and has doubts, then I'm constantly going to have to prove myself which is ridiculous. I'm perfectly fine where I am where I get great reviews and decent raises and bonuses.


I've been in my current position for almost two years. My supervisor asked me if I was interested in a position the next level up. The pay increase wouldn't be much, but there would be larger bonuses. It would still be in a same department, but I would be reporting to my supervisor's supervisor. Sounds great, but there were red flags. My supervisor's supervisor didn't disclose that the job was already posted and my supervisor's supervisor wasn't sure I was a good fit, but my supervisor had to convince this person.

No way was I taking that job. Sure, it would be more money and different work, but if the supervisor's supervisor isn't aware what I do and has doubts, then I'm constantly going to have to prove myself which is ridiculous. I'm perfectly fine where I am where I get great reviews and decent raises and bonuses.

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