When you're scared of the idea of a possible promotion...

Normal people are always excited for promotion. It means more salary and benefits, sure.

A part of me is excited too but I'm also a bit scared because it means more responsibilities. And I think I'm already getting more responsibilities even without it. I feel like I'm pushing myself too hard and it shows...but how hard is enough? Reaching a limit only means there's a new limit to reach. It never ends.

That I am not normal may also be a factor XD

Advice?

But whatever happens, I just pray I could honor Him. If it happens, I want to do it right. Be it right. For God's glory.

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FaeLuna · 31-35, F

That's a perfectly normal response. Not everyone wants to keep adding more responsibilities to their plate. Like me, for example! They tried to promote me last year into a management position, which I have no interest in doing. Instead, we compromised and now I'm kind of a pseudo-manager, where I basically run the team while giving the tedious management responsibilities (like performance reviews and budgeting) to someone else.

You just need to talk your concerns over with whoever is promoting you, and work something out. Don't take on new tasks unless you give away some other ones, otherwise you will burn out.

Casheyane · F

@FaeLuna That's what I don't like haha. The burnout.

Thanks for sharing. :)