I've been offered a promotion that requires me to manage a team of my former peers, including one close friend who I know is also gunning for the role and will be deeply resentful. Do I accept and navigate the difficult dynamic, or decline for the sake of friendship?

Christer Rønningen

Christer Rønningen

Accept promotion12 votes (29%)
Decline promotion9 votes (21%)
Discuss with friend11 votes (26%)
Accept, manage expectations10 votes (24%)

42 votes total • Created 1/28/2026

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I've been offered a promotion that requires me to manage a team of my former peers, including one close friend who I know is also gunning for the role and will be deeply resentful. Do I accept and navigate the difficult dynamic, or decline for the sake of friendship? | asQkme