Turned down a promotion to stay sane

1w ago·1 min read

Director role opened up, they asked if I was interested. More money, more stress, way more travel. I actually sat down and thought about what I'd be missing - my 7 year old's soccer season, bedtime stories, maybe actually eating dinner with my family on weekdays. Told them no. My buddy said I was crazy but honestly the relief I felt was immediate. Anyone else make this choice and regret it later or did you feel like you made the right call?

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Comments(7)

MMike C.Regular1w ago

I get it. I've been splitting time between two houses and turning down extra work has been key to not losing it. More money doesn't fix the guilt of missing stuff with your kids. You're being smart.

MMiguelRegular1w ago

Respect for being real about that. The travel would have killed you. Director roles at places I've worked eat people alive, especially dads trying to stay present. You made the right choice for your family.

BBrian K.New Dad1w ago

That takes real guts. At 6am soccer practice I get it - sometimes the promotion isn't worth missing your kids' actual lives.

CChris M.New Dad1w ago

Smart call man. Those extra zeros in the paycheck don't compare to being around for the stuff that matters.

JJoey M.Regular1w ago

That's the kind of decision that keeps you sane. I respect that you actually stopped to think about what matters instead of just chasing the title.

DDanielRegular1w ago

How did that conversation go with your company? That takes guts to say no to something like that. I respect it though, staying present with the family is the real win.

DDerekRegular1w ago

That's a really solid call honestly. More money doesn't mean much if you're never home to use it. I turned down extra hours for the same reason. Your sanity is worth way more than a title.