I've been offered a significant promotion at work, but it means managing my former peers, some of whom were overlooked for the same role and will likely resent me; how do I proceed?

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Accept, assert new authority2 votes (29%)
Decline, avoid friction1 vote (14%)
Accept, build trust actively3 votes (43%)
Suggest joint leadership1 vote (14%)

7 votes total • Created 3/4/2026

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I've been offered a significant promotion at work, but it means managing my former peers, some of whom were overlooked for the same role and will likely resent me; how do I proceed? | asQkme