Under pressure to take a promotion.

[grandsport]

Not a brag by any means,just kind of upset.I am really enjoying my job as it is now. I am making a decent living,and at this point in my life I enjoy my time at home more than the money.Apparently the owner has been asking for feedback about me from the other employees,and everyone likes me.I knew the freaking wave and smile would get me in trouble some day. But seriously,he wants me to be a manager in the store starting July 1.Never been in a position like this before.I am a little afraid not to accept the offer,especially in todays economy.Just venting that's all.

[shadowgray396]

I have a feeling no matter what way you go you would be good at it. If being the manager of the store cuts into your home life and adds stress then that is something you have to really think about. I got out of the office and the management part of the business about a year ago and have never looked back. I enjoy going home not stressed out anymore and my blood pressure went back to normal with the change. I took a cut in pay and could not be happier. Good luck on your next adventure which every way you decided.

[flash]

Good luck with whatever decision you go with.

[Hank70SS]

Gary, if you're worried what the boss might think if you turn it down, sit down and discuss it with him. He obviously thinks you're good and wants to keep you around. Tell him where you're at in your life and situation and it doesn't really fit you. I think he'll respect that, he may not want to hear it but should at least understand it.

If his reaction doesn't feel good to you, well at least you know and have a chance to look around at other options.

I respect and understand your decision to turn down the money to spend time with your family. I spent quite a few years in a support position repairing mainframe computers, back in the days of pagers, pre-cell phone. That meant going in when the guys working midnights or weekends couldn't fix it. Maybe working another 10 or 12 hours after already working a full day. I won't say I never collected overtime pay but I took a lot of comp time in lieu of the money. The time off was more important than the money, I didn't want to be just a paycheck to Lynda and the kids.

Your boss recognizes your value to the business and hopefully understands. If not I'm sure there are others out there that recognize it. Do what is right for you, money only goes so far in bringing happiness. I'm not saying we all don't want more but at what cost. Nothing is free, especially money, you have to give up something.

[grandsport]

Well,the summer of Grandsport ends July 1st. After a lot of thought,I had to take it in todays economic times.In reality,working for both stores caused a lot of tension between management and I was caught in the middle.At least I got to choose the dealership.

[Ms Grumpy]

Gary what ever you do, we will all be here to listen to you vent or tell us of your conquests.

[grumpy]

Do what makes you happy. The rest wil fall in line.