I am now at that crossroads myself. I can accept the promotion and gain the experience, skills, and resume boost. And accepting the promotion is a 30-40% pay decrease, and probably 30% less stressful as well. Or I decline the promotion, stay where I’ve always been, (stressed but making money) and don’t take a pay cut. Being an adult is a fucking trap.
I am now at that crossroads myself. I can accept the promotion and gain the experience, skills, and resume boost. And accepting the promotion is a 30-40% pay decrease, and probably 30% less stressful as well. Or I decline the promotion, stay where I’ve always been, (stressed but making money) and don’t take a pay cut.
Being an adult is a fucking trap.