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#RI-6ae1753a·4 months ago·
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“Accept promotion with layoff expectations”

Struggling to accept promotion due to layoff expectations, worried about team dynamics

What I wish I knew
"Layoffs would weigh heavily on my leadership"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider long-term reputation over short-term career gain"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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