How do you turn down a promotion?!
Question: If you were offered a promotion that was $7,000 more per year, but A LOT more work and responsiblity, and you didn't really care for the title, would you take it? And if not, what is the best way to turn it down.
I need to make a call and accept/decline in 2 hours, so help!! :)
Answers: If you were offered a promotion that was $7,000 more per year, but A LOT more work and responsiblity, and you didn't really care for the title, would you take it? And if not, what is the best way to turn it down.
I need to make a call and accept/decline in 2 hours, so help!! :)
First think long and hard about turning down a promotion. It may get you seen as not being on the "fast track" and you could lever this position and salary to get the job you want somewhere else in a year or two. If you're still set on declining it here's what you do:
1. Thank them sincerely for the offer and let them know that you've considered it carefully.
2. Tell them what you really want to be doing (this explains why you are passing...and maybe they can find that type of work for you). Come off as someone who wants to move up, but is looking for the opportunity that fits (the one they are offering is great, just not a good fit for you right now).
3. Be firm. They will ask you to reconsider (may even up the $$), but once you've told them you don't like the job, you're unlikely to do well there even if you take it.
4. Don't burn bridges. You'll still be working with these people, and they might have a great opportunity for you down the road. Let them know that you are interested in considering other offers/opportunities in the future.
Good Luck!
Just say that at this point, you would like to review all options..
Accept the promotion silly!
Sure its a lot more work but with more work comes more rewards! ($7,000 more!)
Just say, no thank you I do not possess the time to make that commitment right now.
no and just say no thanks
If you really dont want it then just say you appreciate the offer but it is not right for you at the moment. but make sure you really dont want it because it could help you in your career in the long run and you may not get a opportunity like that again. So think carefully.
Take the promotion & the money.
Do you know some people don't even make & 7K a year!
If you can do the work ...... stretch yourself a bit and see how far you can go.
I would say that I am very flattered but I cannot accept this job at this time. I have alot of family commitments that make this wonderful new job impossible at this time.
Well, it all depends if you like the job at the moment, do you want to move? if i was you and the job that you do at the moment and you realy liked it i would turn it down by saying, thank you for your offer, but i am happy were i am and hopfully they will under-stand.
Good Luck
Thank you for considering me for this position. After giving it careful thought, I feel that I must decline your kind offer because I feel this position doesn't fit into the career path that I have chosen. Thank you again for considering me.
no I would not take the position.
Explain that you are not certain of your ability to do the job and that it would be a mistake for you to take it or the company to force you into that position.
I would just be honest and tell them it is not the opportunity you are looking for at this point. Be sure to thank them since you don't want to get overlooked for future positions, but don't get sucked into something you're not ready for. It will make a worse impression if you accept the position and are not qualified to handle it.
You decide yourself whether you want to accept or decline but i think you should decline because if its too much work youll get stressed out. Just tell him/her : "Sorry if I wasted your time but, if it is ok, I don't want a promotion, but thank you very much for the offer."
I'd take the promotion. You will find out down the road that if you turn down opportunities now, it will stay with you and you will find it harder to advance. Take the promotion and the money. You just may surprise yourself as to how well you can handle it.
First of all, you decline anything in life by starting out with, "As much as I would really love to ...."
You can always just try telling to person the truth, that you don't want the added responsibilities. Just tell them, "you don't think the added responsibilities are worth the extra money... money isn't everything you know"
Consider carefully the effects of a refusal on future employ and advancement. Consider your resume.
If you don't want it don't take something you're not gonna be happy with. I would make the call and tell them you're turning it down then I would write a letter thanking them for the promotion and tell them you're sorry for not taking it again. I was always taught to do that because it's really professional.
Just tell them, that after considering the promotion, you just don't feel as if you'd be happy on it, & that you wouldn't be able to meet their standards, because of it, & tell them that you have decided to decline the promotion, & that you thank them for asking you, but that you feel as if you could do a better job & be more content, to stay where you are, for the time being.
I've just done the same thing myself. I'm on an NVQ2 course and they have said I can skip straight to NVQ3, but I've turned it down. I thanked them for the opportunity, but stated that I didnt feel ready for this yet. Maybe suggest that you would rather stick to doing your current job well. (After all, you do need a life outside work!)
If you believe you are ready, then by all means, go for it.
I was offered the position I have twice before accepting. Each time I declined, I explained that I was happy with what I was doing and still gaining knowledge and experience for the day I was ready for the responsibility. They will appreciate that more than you just jumping in for the money.
I turned down a job that would have paid me 25% more than the one Im in now for similar reasons. It would have been hectic, extra long hours and demanding. Im happy in my current job and have never looked back even though my career may now be sidetracked as a result.
If you decide not to for it, just say you dont feel you're ready for the move just yet but may consider it if another opportunity arose in the future.
Good luck.
Do not burn any bridges. $7,000 really isn't a lot of money. I took exactly a $7,000 pay cut to take a job working at home. I can't even notice it. I also gave up a company care and now have to pay my own gas and insurance, and it still isn't really hurting us yet. But remember that if you take this job, even though you don't want it now, it may lead to even better and bigger things in the future.
Tell them that u still feel there is more to be taken from ur current position and (perhaps) at a later date u could all meet again to discuss all of the options for advancement. But for now u feel u have more to give in the position that u are currently in and are ready to expand ur workload and responsibilities just yet. Best of luck. And well done for doing something that;s right for u, instead of chasing a paycheque.
Respectfulley request a little more time to put your affairs in order. The title is merely aname the salery increase is the main thing.
I am very flattered by the offer but, I feel that I am not interested at this time.