I've been offered a promotion that requires me to manage a former close colleague with whom I had a complicated romantic history that ended badly. Do I accept, pushing personal feelings aside, or decline to avoid potential workplace awkwardness and bias?

Niklas Aalto

Niklas Aalto

Accept, maintain professionalism19 votes (29%)
Decline, explain conflict14 votes (22%)
Request different team21 votes (32%)
Discuss openly with colleague11 votes (17%)

65 votes total • Created 1/13/2026

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