"I'm currently covering for a team lead on parental leave and handling both jobs. This experience has been rewarding; I'm enjoying learning a different side of the business and stepping into a more strategic leadership role. I'd planned to share this with my boss to help guide my next steps, but before I could, she offered me another team lead position. It's similar to my previous work but involves higher-profile projects, more visibility, and an extra $20,000 per year, though it likely means more stress."
"When I explained what I wanted, she said my ideal role had already gone to someone else-the same person I would be replacing. She also made it clear that accepting this new role is the only available path for advancement, given the low turnover at the company. I accepted for the money and lack of alternatives, but I'm disappointed and worried I'll go into this new role feeling unmotivated. Am I just being an ungrateful, big baby?"
A seven-year employee leading a small team has volunteered for extra projects and covered a team lead on parental leave, gaining strategic leadership experience. The employee was offered a different team lead role with higher-profile projects, greater visibility, and a $20,000 raise, but with likely increased stress and less enthusiasm. Management indicated the employee's preferred role had already been filled and framed the offer as the only path to advancement in a low-turnover company. Acceptance occurred because of pay and limited alternatives, producing concern about future motivation. Important considerations include trade-offs between compensation and job fit, negotiating role scope, and preserving avenues for growth.
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