Ask Work It: Is a promotion with a small pay rise worth it?

CNA • 2026-04-17T01:13:58Z • 12:40:00 • intermediate • Business

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Are you facing a promotion that feels more like a burden than a reward? Dive into the discussion about whether a small pay rise is worth the extra workload and how to navigate these tricky workplace situations.

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Q1. What percentage did Jimmy's workload increase after his promotion?

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Q2. How much did Jimmy's pay increase with his promotion?

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Q3. What advice was given to Jimmy regarding managing his heavier workload?

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Q4. What is a common practice companies use when assigning additional responsibilities?

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Q5. What should Jimmy consider if he feels overwhelmed by his workload?

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Vocabulary

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promotion

/prəˈmoʊʃən/

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An advancement in rank or position within an organization, often accompanied by an increase in salary.

Example

She received a promotion after successfully leading the project.

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workload

/ˈwɜrkloʊd/

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The amount of work assigned to or expected from a person or group.

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His workload increased significantly after the company downsized.

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increment

/ˈɪŋkrəˌmɛnt/

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An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

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The company offered a small increment in salary after the annual review.

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synergy

/ˈsɪnərdʒi/

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The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

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The merger aimed to create synergy between the two companies.

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deprioritize

/ˌdiːpraɪˈɔːrɪtaɪz/

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To reduce the importance or urgency of something.

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The manager decided to deprioritize the less critical tasks to focus on the main project.

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indispensable

/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbl/

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Absolutely necessary; essential.

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Her skills in data analysis made her an indispensable member of the team.

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