Promotions

Ambitious, hard-working, well-trained professionals are lifted by superiors to levels of increasing prestige and responsibility. This is fun and exciting — until it isn't.

In most people's careers there is generally a period when their creative work and responsibility matches their skills and passion, but once they're promoted out of this window, problems begin to arise.

Those who love being part of teams and creative processes are promoted to management.

Happy engineers become stressed-out supervisors.

In short, when the new job doesn't feel right, it's better to just say "no." So why don't we?

Job promotions cause on average a 10% decrease in people's mental health and allow up to 20% less time to visit the doctor.

Unsurprisingly, hating your new role can wreak havoc on you. Various studies have found job dissatisfaction can cause weight gain, lower your immune system, or even rob you of sleep. 

The next time you're offered a promotion, it's important to remember that this is an opportunity, not a reward — and to evaluate whether the new role is right for you.