feel like you're hitting the ceiling on the job? while it may seem counterintuitive, taking a job with little upward mobility could be a step in the right direction. in fins' informal question forum, sign or decline, 45% of 670 respondents said they'd turn down their dream job if no one in their new group had been promoted in four years. a group with a history of keeping employees on the same level shouldn't raise an automatic red flag, experts say. if your goal is to grow within a company, it's smart to do some research to find out if promotions from within are scarce company-wide. that being said, promotions aren't always all they're cracked up to be. climbing the ladder isn't for everyone, nor is it the right tactic at every point in one's career. there are times when it's okay to sit tight and take a role that won't involve promotions and traditional forms of advancement: