Don't Jump
Don’t Jump is the Reddit recap podcast about all things work - the wins, the weird moments, the politics, the promotions, and the “wait… is this normal?” moments.
Each week, Simone and Sam pull real stories from Reddit and break down what’s actually happening in the workplace and how to navigate it all with clarity and confidence.
Smart takes. Safe space. Zero corporate jargon.
Don't Jump
The Promotion Problem: When Moving Up Doesn’t Feel Like Moving Forward
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Welcome to Don’t Jump the Reddit recap podcast where we break down workplace navigation, office optics, and corporate chaos.
This week’s theme: Promotions.Are they the glow-up we’re promised… or just a pay-bumped trap filled with extra meetings, extra stress, and extra nothing?
In this episode, Simone and Sam explore:
- The “Congrats! Here’s $4K and 2x the work” special
- Getting promoted in a career you’re not even sure you… like
- The classic panic spiral: “I just got promoted and I don’t deserve it!”
- Corporate theater, buzzwords, and meetings about meetings about meetings
- How to tell if it’s intuition or fear when deciding to take the title, negotiate, or nope out entirely
If you’ve ever wondered whether moving up actually counts as moving forward, this episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe question your job (in a healthy way).
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