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the flip side of a promotion theme

A character gets a promotion and learns that various problems can come with the broadened responsibilities.

5 total · 3 major · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
bbf2x12 major Londo found that success made him isolated and lonely.
columbo1971e7x03 major Kay murdered her way into a high-profile television executive gig she wasn't ready. She got herself in over her head and paid the price.
owgm1x05 major In a surprise twist, it was revealed that Blake desperately wanted to avoid the promotion because it would ruin his lucrative embezzling scheme.
bbf2x03 minor Ivanova learned that it is not an unqualified improvement
tz1985e3x12 minor Warren was promoted out of his comfort zone and against his objections.