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Why would a person feel sad after getting a promotion?

A promotion can bring feelings of sadness. A person may grieve the end of an old role. This grief is a normal part of change.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A promotion can bring feelings of sadness.

A person may grieve the end of an old role. This grief is a normal part of change.

A promotion means a new job. It also means leaving an old job. The old job might have been important to a person's identity. Ending a part of life can cause sadness. This sadness is a form of grief.

A manager gets a promotion. The manager will now lead a bigger team. The manager feels sad about leaving the old team. The manager also feels sad about having less time for direct work. This sadness is a normal reaction to change.

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Questions people ask

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What to remember

A promotion can bring feelings of sadness. A person may grieve the end of an old role. This grief is a normal part of change.