“I turned down a promotion that would have doubled my salary – this is why I don’t regret it”

women on why they turned down a promotion - and how it impacted their career

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“I turned down a promotion that would have doubled my salary – this is why I don’t regret it”

By Amy Beecham

3 months ago

6 min read

For many people, being offered a promotion at work is one of their most coveted career goals. But not everyone is chasing advancement in the same way. Here, Ellie, a 28-year-old hair stylist from London, explains why she turned down a lucrative promotion that would have doubled her salary and pushed her over the six-figure income mark, and tells us the lessons she learned from the experience and the ways it has impacted her career since. Plus, a work expert explains the four things to consider before accepting a promotion offer.


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