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#RI-6accee04·6 months ago·
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“Turn down promotion for family reasons”

Husband's lack of support for my career advancement led to missed opportunity

What I wish I knew
"Communicate potential solutions beforehand"
If I could tell you one thing
"Discuss and compromise on work-life balance with partner"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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