I am currently facing a choice between a vertical promotion to Manager with a 5% raise and a mountain of stress, or a lateral move to a different department with the same pay but a much healthier culture. My peers are telling me to take the title for the sake of my resume, but my gut is telling me the stress will break me. Are titles really worth it?

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If you plan on leaving in the near future, the title bump may help. BUT, that's a low pay bump for the additional stress if you plan to stay.

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Only you can determine that. Do you care about titles? I don't.

I've learned i can get the pay I want at senior manager titles without the stress of a team. I prefer money > titles but thats just me. And work life balance/ happiness is a priceless commodity.

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As somebody that took the management position with all the stress, worked 70+ hours a week and burnt out, I’d definately take the lateral move. Your mental health and your work/life balance is more important than always moving upwards.

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Yes, because it is a steppingstone. Not taking it could mean a step out the door though.

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