Looking for advice please! I’ve got an appraisal coming up and my boss has said that as I’m “exceeding expectations” for my current role, he’d like to talk to me about an expanded role with new opportunities. The reality is I’ve got a 2-year old and am really struggling, especially with WFH. It’s not just a workload thing, it’s also headspace. I know deep down I’m not in a position to take on any more for the foreseeable future. How do I say this without jeopardising my career?

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Remember this - any promotion should mean less doing and more thinking and decision-making. If it’s just more work, it’s not advancement.

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I think wait to hear opportunity, expectations and hopefully increased comp that should come with the role. Be prepared to ask a lot of questions about his expectations and what success looks like, how it differs from current role etc... you don’t have to give an answer on the spot. Hear him out and if there are specifics about the role that you don’t think you can take on, think about whether there’s another creative solution via delegation or new way of working that might allow you to make the role work for you.

If you’re 100% sure you can’t or don’t want the role then I recommend just being honest that you can’t take this on at this point but also articulate what you see you’re next 1-3 years at the company looking like and how you can bring the most value. This will show you’re still committed in your role and set expectations for the ultimate trajectory you want.

In the meantime, kudos to you for killing it in some really tough times with a little one at home.

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Thank you so much- this is really helpful! Agree it’s really important to demonstrate commitment. I’m also slightly worried this is indicative of tough times meaning people are doing more for less and perhaps it’s a bit less voluntary than it might appear...

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