Turning down a promotion at work?
921643
take it now, it won't happen again
221487
It depends. Do you want to keep your current job, but have an attractive offer that makes it tough? Then schedule a time to have a private conversation with your boss. Tell him/her that you've been happy at this company and would like to stay. However, you're ready for a new challenge and  an opportunity has presented itself. You'd prefer to stay if they can offer something similar. Give them a few days to work it out. If they can give you a comparable offer, you can stay and reap the benefits. \n\nOr are you ready to leave your current job for the new offer and you've made that decision? Then, write a formal letter of resignation as soon as possible. Its customary to give at least two weeks notice for many jobs in the US. Next, sit down with your boss in a private place and give him/her the letter in person. Tell him/her respectfully that you've found a compelling opportunity and have decided its time to move on. Be honest and straightforward. You don't need to say too much if it makes you uncomfortable.
251021
Although it sucks...your boss can pretty much fire you for whatever he deems unacceptable. If you really want your job, I would go(although I would sleep on my desk while I was there :) )
380381
Well, it would be much easier if you gave a reason.\n\nWithout a reason, I suggest you do not quit.\n\nSo, NO.
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CONGRATULATIONS LOU!!\n\nAfter 2 years of working with the company: if your employer did not think you were worthy and 'Deserving' of the promotion, then you would not have been given it: especially without asking for it!!  \n\nTherefore, rejoice in the fact your boss/boss's think so highly of you they wished to promote you, and no doubt give you extra responsibility, & a Higher Salary!!  \n\nNow you have to show your employer & your colleagues, that you are deserving of the position you have been given: & ESPECIALLY if in a position of authority or responsibility!!\n\nAre the people talking behind your back: or is this just a paranoid feeling you have?  You must have ‘Friends’ amongst your colleagues: try talking to them, and see what’s being said!!  If necessary, pull the ‘catty’ colleagues to one side and point out to them that you did not ask for the promotion, and that if they have a problem with it, to take it up with the boss: as you are sure he will be interested in what they have to say!!\n\nJealousy amongst colleagues in the workplace is rife in any company, for a multitude of reasons: Promotions: office politics: who Fancy's who, etc... \n\nYou must rise above it, and ignore their catty comments and childish actions!!  In NO WAY: must you give in to them, and return to your lower post: not unless the job is too much for you!!  You have worked hard no doubt to get where you are today:  you have worked for it: you have earned it: you deserve it: let no bugger deprive you of it!!\n\nStand tall & be Proud!!\n\nGood luck & God Bless!!
745662
Sounds like YOU don't want your job, that doesn't make  it very appealing to me. No thanks.
932349
only when you are ready to give the two-week notice.\nunless you are trying to pressure him for a raise.\nwhich could backfire.  i would wait until you have another job.
155527
If there is no explaination, reasonable enough (you ought to look at yourself and your work thru the eyes of your employer), try to get a new job.\n\nFirst of all you must have an employment contract or an understanding therein your terms of employment will be mentioned.\n\nGo through them and ensure that you honestly evaluate each of your duties and understand clearly the requirement.\n\nIn case you conclude that you have done your bit truthfully, then look into the matter of raises and rewards as per your employment policy. In case that document has clear indication of how the reward and increment will follow and you come to know that you are not due yet then stay calm and wait your turn.\n\nIf all is ok on your side and yet you feel that there is no definite answer as to why you have not received a raise while everyone else has, file redressal and get an audience with the management. Get your point across and listen to what they have to say.\n\nIf all else fails, like I mentioned in the begining, you should already have an option or two ready to fly to.
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Unfortunately, not much (assuming you're NOT in a terminate at-will state and NOT in a union).\nProbably the only thing is could show your boss how much you LOVE your job and how you LOVE the customers and LOVE treating them right. Be OPENLY ENTHUSIASTIC. Bosses find it hard to terminate people who feel that way (unless you really screw up)
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I don't know if it's legal, but it may not be *illegal.* It seems like a good way to foster a hostile work environment, but I doubt many employees are going to file harassment charges after the boss offers a promotion.\n\nStill, just because something is legal (or not yet illegal) doesn't necessarily make it OK to do.
876979
Sometimes you just have to suck it up and stick with it.  In the meantime, you could try to determine where you want to go next, and work towards that.  Don't let your current boss know that you might be looking for another job, though.
739665
Oh you are so screwed.  You just put in a 6 week notice at your current job.  Your boss is going to either look for your replacement, or look to get rid of your position and you agreed to stay and let her do that to you.\n\nI know you think your boss is your friend and that she would never do this to you.  But her duty is to the company and she is doing what is best for her company.\n\nRarely, and I emphasize rarely, do counter offers ever work out well for the employee that stays.   By looking for, and finding, another job you let your current boss know that you are going to leave eventually, and you are not dedicated to the company.   Workers that are looked at in those ways never get raises or promotions and end up very unhappy and unemployed.\n\nGood luck to you, you're going to need it.
94838
it is, according to the US Department of Labor, becoming more common than in the past. the "correct" term for a promotion that yields no increase in salary is a "Lateral Promotion."  Cute eh?!  LOL\n\nThe "upside" to a lateral promotion is that, at least in theory, you will have a better title to put on your resume when it is time for you seek employment elsewhere or to apply for an internal promotion down the road.
898381
that will probably get you fired, you're taking potential work away from your boss and the crews that work for him, not a good move
469871
I find it best to be very positive every minute of the day.  Sucking-up to the person who does the promoting also , sadly helps.  Don't gossip or listen to gossip.  Talk about events, places, things, but NEVER people. If you deal w/customers or clients, constantly go over & beyond the call of duty... it will get back to your supervisor.  Good Luck
415512
Unfortunately, most bosses are like this....but I have learnt to face up to my boss (your boss) or anyone who is "in a way putting you down", and it works....I will turn the tables on them and ask them simply "what it is that they don't agree with" or what would they do differently, I will never allow anyone to just "put me down" without at least getting some kind of response back from them, I want to know the reason why.......especially and you must be honest, if your intentions were well meaning....and after a few times doing this to your boss, your friend, your family member, someone in a store/restaurant, believe me, you will leave them with an IMPRESSION of who you are and that will be, that you will want to get to the core of the matter........Good-Luck
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if you are doing a good job the company won't terminate you at anytime.  also, once you obtain seniority at a job or make it through their triaining or probationary period they have to have a reason to term you...which, unless you're being downsized, is a reason that YOU give them...like being late all the time or not following company policy.\n\nyou should always give your job a  2-week notice.  this is respectful because you quitting means they have to find someone to replace you, which takes time.  also, if you give them notice, then they may ask you why you are leaving and this gives you an opportunity to "fix" any issues you may be having at work and perhaps stay at your job.\n\nplus, 2-week notice allows you to make sure you are really making the right choice.  you may want to quit after a frustrating day, but who doesn't have those??  2-week notice gives you a chance to say.."hey, i'm sorry, but i changed my mind...can i keep my job.  i was just upset earlier".\n\ni hope everyone gives their employer 2-week notices, b/c i've been the employer many times and it really does put you in a bind...and i always asked that question at job interviews.  if someone told me they didn't give notice at their last job...i probably didn't hire them.  and i asked other questions, so i knew if they were lying about giving notice...i'm not dumb;)\n\ntake care.