Ever been pushed into a leadership role you didn’t actually want? I was perfectly happy in my lane, doing my work, but when my manager left, I somehow became the “temporary” team lead. That was eight months ago. Now I’m juggling my old responsibilities plus managing people, sitting in on endless meetings, and dealing with conflict I never signed up for without any bump in pay. Part of me feels guilty for wanting to step back, but part of me knows I’m burning out fast.

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Without any bump in pay is the deciding factor for me. Pushed into work I didn’t want, and more of it at that, for no compensation? I would absolutely be taking a step back and reminding everyone of that temporary in the title.

This is why I never take on more responsibility willingly even if it’s needed. I refuse to do more work for no guarantee of more pay, once you start saying yes to it you no longer have leverage to bargain for more money.

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