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Originally Posted by cheapdad00
OP, does this role come with any resume enhancing tasks? Don't focus on the hours it requires. Focus on where those hours get you. If it's only a higher salary while you are slaving away, then might not be worth it. But can you use the experience and extra responsibilities as a stepping stone to a better job somewhere else 1-2 years from now? If so, then it might be worth it. For me, would depend where I was in my career - were a wife and children involved, etc.
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Yes, yes, yes! So glad someone finally pointed this out.
Where do you want to go in your career? What do you want your life to look like long-term? Most folks who are type A's (like you describe your coworkers) will put in stints of long hours, if they see there is a long term benefit. More important than acquiring a larger paycheck, is acquiring skills that will get you where you want to go.
Most folks have to work for the majority of their adult life. Do you want to put yourself in a position where you have more control over your hours, pay, company direction and personal finances? Or do you want to just clock in your 40 hours for the next 40 years and hope for the best?
IMO, OP, you're too young to pass up promotions if you want to make a career for yourself. And if you're not interested in the growth opportunities offered at your current employer, you should start looking for a new employer.