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For the 2 years my boss has kept trying to get me to apply for a promotion at work
I keep saying NO!
As a person on a financial independence journey, why would I say no to more money?
As a 32 year old man why would I say no to growth? It is because it isn’t the right fit.
The position would pay $20-25k more a year (which would finally give me a six figure income!!) but with it I would have to manage a team, work weekends and have at least 3x the responsibility
These are 3 things I have no interest in.
I value my weekends way too much and don't want to manage people
The financial side is also interesting. After taxes the increase would probably be about $15k.
I would now be working an extra 10 hours a week at least potentially including weekends!!
This isn’t enough for me and here is why!
I already have a plan to retire in under 8 years based on my current income.
My savings rate is already 70%.
I enjoy my flexible schedule that allows me to go to local sporting events and meeting up with friends right after work
Although I’m not financially independent yet, having the financial foundation that I built so far allows me to avoid taking a job I don’t want and lets me continue living intentionally while waiting for the right opportunity
Would you go for the promotion if you were in my shoes?
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