F/U: I'm turning down that promotion

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A while back the Director of Marketing approached me to see if I would be interested in a promotion. At that time I was torn, but now, in my gut, I know that I didn't make a mistake by turning it down.

I just told the Director of Marketing that I was flattered that she would consider me for the Director of Events position, but that it wasn't going to be a good fit. She said that she understood and that she's not hiring for a Director of Events position, but just wanted to recognize me for the good job that I had been doing.

It would have been more money, but the money wasn't worth the stress.

So, things remain more or less the same and even though I'm not making more, I'm also not going to go down in a firey ball of nervous breakdown-ness.

This feel really weird for me right now because when I started my career I told myself by the time that you're 30 you will either be a director and/or make x amount. Now that I have a shot for both, it's just not worth it.

[amandasw]

I'm proud of you for making a good decision for your sanity

[kwpnjumper55]

I'm glad that you did what felt right to you!

[joenali]

I don't blame you about the stress. Being a normal, functioning person is much better sometimes than more money!

[jennlin]

but you're *already* 30. ew.

but good for you!

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Thanks, guys.

[hallows]

Sounds like a good decision!

[karebear219]

Way to go. I'm sure it was tempting. Good for you.

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Jul 27, 2012 10:55:56 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

This feel really weird for me right now because when I started my career I told myself by the time that you're 30 you will either be a director and/or make x amount. Now that I have a shot for both, it's just not worth it.

So, by the time you were 30, you basically achieved your goal because you COULD have had that opportunity. Look at it this way, you achieved an even better goal of by the time you were 30, you ALSO matured enough to realize there are more important things in life and to value your sanity/happiness even higher.

[hallows]

Jul 27, 2012 13:39:59 GMT -5 @ksta said:

Jul 27, 2012 10:55:56 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

This feel really weird for me right now because when I started my career I told myself by the time that you're 30 you will either be a director and/or make x amount. Now that I have a shot for both, it's just not worth it.

So, by the time you were 30, you basically achieved your goal because you COULD have had that opportunity. Look at it this way, you achieved an even better goal of by the time you were 30, you ALSO matured enough to realize there are more important things in life and to value your sanity/happiness even higher.

+1

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Jul 27, 2012 13:39:59 GMT -5 @ksta said:

Jul 27, 2012 10:55:56 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

This feel really weird for me right now because when I started my career I told myself by the time that you're 30 you will either be a director and/or make x amount. Now that I have a shot for both, it's just not worth it.

So, by the time you were 30, you basically achieved your goal because you COULD have had that opportunity. Look at it this way, you achieved an even better goal of by the time you were 30, you ALSO matured enough to realize there are more important things in life and to value your sanity/happiness even higher.

Thank you. I really needed to hear that.

[mkate710]

Well said IK!

There's no putting a price on being happy with your work. It would be so hard to turn down something like that, especially considering they were asking you, not filling a position, but way to go for going with your gut and knowing what's best for you.

[niq]

I think it's a smart move. Something that is closer to exactly what you want to do will come around soon. Even if it may mean changing companies I'm sure you'll get what you're looking for.