I've been offered a promotion that requires me to manage a former peer, who is also my close friend, and they are openly resentful about my advancement. Do I accept the promotion and navigate the challenging dynamic, or decline to preserve the friendship?

Zlata Grujić

Zlata Grujić

Accept, navigate dynamic.0 votes (0%)
Decline, preserve friendship.4 votes (40%)
Discuss with friend openly.3 votes (30%)
Seek different promotion.3 votes (30%)

10 votes total • Created 4/2/2026

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I've been offered a promotion that requires me to manage a former peer, who is also my close friend, and they are openly resentful about my advancement. Do I accept the promotion and navigate the challenging dynamic, or decline to preserve the friendship? | asQkme