Work wants to promote me but I want to say no. Wut do?

[Devin459]

Long story so just leaving cliffs.

-OP quits job in 2017 because ******* company passed him up on a promotion

-******* company calls OP back offering said promotion.

-OP performs new position at work from 2017-early 2020.

-In March, ******* company lays off 90% of workforce due to covid and demotes OP in order to keep OP

-OP learns today that company now wants to promote OP back to the position I was in before the demotion.


I truly loved the money. (Went from making 120k to 186k after promotion).

Honestly though, the stress level was extremely high and I was the lowest paid idiot in my position, even at 186k. I stopped working out regularly and my sleep suffered due to stress.

I dont want to go back to doing my old position but the bank account has been suffering this year.

Wut do?

[IronProdigy]

Take it and start applying for other jobs.

[Friendster]

Long story so just leaving cliffs.

-OP quits job in 2017 because ******* company passed him up on a promotion

-******* company calls OP back offering said promotion.

-OP performs new position at work from 2017-early 2020.

-In March, ******* company lays off 90% of workforce due to covid and demotes OP in order to keep OP

-OP learns today that company now wants to promote OP back to the position I was in before the demotion.


I truly loved the money. (Went from making 120k to 186k after promotion).

Honestly though, the stress level was extremely high and I was the lowest paid idiot in my position, even at 186k. I stopped working out regularly and my sleep suffered due to stress.

I dont want to go back to doing my old position but the bank account has been suffering this year.

Wut do?

what do you work as, dont need to be specific u can just say medical,office, etc if you dont mind me asking


to answer your question: u should stay at your current position or look for other job. high stress for a long time is not good

[frutistafreeze]

Take it and start applying for other jobs.

This is the only rational choice

[Devin459]

Take it and start applying for other jobs.

I've already been looking for months. Nobody is hiring locally, and the jobs that are hiring aren't even worth my time srs.

what do you work as, dont need to be specific u can just say medical,office, etc if you dont mind me asking


to answer your question: u should stay at your current position or look for other job. high stress for a long time is not good

We provide consulting for very specific projects. Some of it is office, some of it is field work

I dont think staying at my position is an option. Even if it is, I'd be signing my death warrant with this company.

[OliverHeldens]

In this type of environnment, I'd say take it and save every penny. I've had a soul crushing job like this before and if definitely sucks. But this looks like this will be a prolonged downturn that is just beginning, so even a stressful job earning $185k will be good for you longterm.

There are going to be some really good investment opportunities coming in another 6-12 months, so you'll be in good shape having an extra $60k laying around to capitalize.

Also, now is a fantastic time to start your own company. There are tons of basic labor companies being started now that will make average Joes into millionaires in another decade.

[IronProdigy]

I've already been looking for months. Nobody is hiring locally, and the jobs that are hiring aren't even worth my time srs.

We provide consulting for very specific projects. Some of it is office, some of it is field work

I dont think staying at my position is an option. Even if it is, I'd be signing my death warrant with this company.

I'm not sure I follow. Your alternate option is unemployment which will make the job search 10x harder and hurt you financially. Tough it out and continue searching is the optimal approach

[MetroBrah]

money>>>all so you should take the job srs

[CockHorse]

Take it. It would be a death sentence otherwise. Next time the company needs to axe some employees you will 100% for sure be on that list.

[iabs]

In this type of environnment, I'd say take it and save every penny. I've had a soul crushing job like this before and if definitely sucks. But this looks like this will be a prolonged downturn that is just beginning, so even a stressful job earning $185k will be good for you longterm.

There are going to be some really good investment opportunities coming in another 6-12 months, so you'll be in good shape having an extra $60k laying around to capitalize.

Also, now is a fantastic time to start your own company. There are tons of basic labor companies being started now that will make average Joes into millionaires in another decade.

What do you envision these investment opportunities will be?

[LtGoose]

Tell them you want 200k with the promotion obviously

[ChunkBuster]

Take it and start applying for other jobs.

Mods please close this thread now.

[ChunkBuster]

Ask for a pay rise then keep looking for jobs. Maybe start your own company? Or look abroad for jobs, that might be a fun experience.

During this covid chit and social distancing bollox? Not sure about that.

Having said that, I’m working abroad and it is fine lol

[John Promise]

Should have told them no the first time. Or demanded a ridiculous salary to come back. They made two mistakes when they didn't promote you and then when they let you go. When they called grovelling for you to come back, you should have made them eat crow. Instead you let them cuck you. Then they took advantage if you.

It sounds like your problem now is you're making excuses in order to stay. Take a lesser job if it gets your foot in the door at a company you might want to work for. If there really aren't jobs where you are, then move to where the jobs are. Despite covid, there are still places where the economy thrives.

[p7nk]

Were not even in a post-rona world yet.. So i doubt a lot of people are hiring, especially in the kinda position that would offer a 120k salary. I mean on the upside you would be making more money and you know the job already.. Downside your showing your easily expendable to them

Maybe now that you had the job, you wont be as stressed about it.

If you do go back to the job. def ask for more money

[user3657]

Take it. It would be a death sentence otherwise. Next time the company needs to axe some employees you will 100% for sure be on that list.

Tell them you want 200k with the promotion obviously

why not taking it is a death sentence?

seems like you are a valid employee if they kept you...

do you like everyone? is it chill? come and go as you want? personally id use this as a excuse to take the position again but higher salary. you have alot of pull here if they kept you. otherwise they wouldnt be cucking an employee like this.

[Thegainswarden]

As I age, I’ve learned to live within my means. I value time away from work and really focus on taking/managing mental health and my well-being. Only you know what to do OP! Wish you well.

[gamehendge]

Demand more money the worst they can do is say no.

[Devin459]

why not taking it is a death sentence?

seems like you are a valid employee if they kept you...

do you like everyone? is it chill? come and go as you want? personally id use this as a excuse to take the position again but higher salary. you have alot of pull here if they kept you. otherwise they wouldnt be cucking an employee like this.

Well for one. They asked me if I would rather take a demotion or be laid off. Stupidly I took the demotion. They offered it to me and one other person. I could have had 4 months paid time off instead.

Secondly. I took the demotion with a verbal agreement that I would return to my old position when the time came. If I back out now, they will surely be upset.

They may not fire me but they have a knack for being passive aggressive with people they know they can't get rid of but who they are also pissed at.

Also, it's important to note that I feel as though the only reason they called me back after quitting and promoted me to begin with, is because they found out I was going to work for a top competitor. They were worried that I would take some of my peers with me, as well as my clients.

Unfortunately I don't currently have that kind of power during these economically hard times, and therefore can't make unreasonable demands. Any other time that would be an option. But not right now.

[NLnemesis]

How is your bank account suffering on 120k a year

[snailsrus]

Learn how to handle stress better

I have a super stressful job, and it doesn’t affect other areas of my life

[radrd]

Take it and half-ass it until they can you or you find something else. You might be surprised how long you can keep getting paid while not doing good work.

[Beast92]

Learn how to handle stress better

I have a super stressful job, and it doesn’t affect other areas of my life

Can i fuk u to relieve ur stress?

[Unstumpable]

If you can make the same money somewhere else guaranteed leave, if not stay and take the money.

Inb4 you leave and end up making 70k somewhere else like pattagucci brah

[Devin459]

Take it and half-ass it until they can you or you find something else. You might be surprised how long you can keep getting paid while not doing good work.

Unfortunately it's a small world in my field. Your reputation follows you across the country srs.

[hottestreally1]

write a book

[JeepBruh]

Hope you are saving bro. It doesn't sound like you are given your bank account statement.

[Schnitzl]

How is your bank account suffering on 120k a year

This. That's a ridiculous amount of money (no misc standards)

That's like 7k per month after taxes or $1750/pw

[Devin459]

This. That's a ridiculous amount of money (no misc standards)

That's like 7k per month after taxes or $1750/pw

When I say "suffering" I'm not saying I'm "broke". But to deny the fact that an over 60k pay reduction isn't noticeable would be a complete lie. That's alot of money man to lose man. I paid more than that in taxes.

[BearyManilowe]

How is your bank account suffering on 120k a year

I'm more interested in what kind of position comes with a 150% raise internally. That's one hell of a salary leap.