Can you be penalized for turning down a promotion?

Americans are souring on promotions—especially those that threaten their work-life balance or other nonwork priorities. But saying no to advancement could move their career in the opposite direction. According to a recent survey by emotional insight platform Hint App, 59% of Americans would reject a promotion that required them to be available after hours, and 62% would decline moving into management at the expense of work-life boundaries, even if it came with better pay.    That’s especially true among younger Americans, according to a 2024 survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters. In tha...