So I work at a bank, and have moved up fairly quickly over the past few years. Our bank is in the process of purchasing another bank in an area of the state where we don't have a market presence.

I got a call from my regional operations manager this morning asking me to be an ambassador for the bank and go to the other bank for a few weeks to assist with the transition.

I unfortunately had to turn the offer down because the time frame interferes with my surgery.

I am so sad about it because it's a huge honor to be asked. I know that my surgery is more important and I wouldn't even think of postponing it to accommodate the trip, but I still really feel like I'm missing out on something great.

I know that the important thing is that he thought of me and I was asked.

Sorry, I just really needed to get this off my chest. If only it was happening a month later! Ugh!

Aww that's still a bummer. Must be really hard to get asked and have to turn it down.

Good on you for thinking of your health first, however!

Opportunities like that will come again. They will not stop being impressed with you!

I say look at it this way. The universe is sending you in a different direction - embrace it!

Thanks guys. I just really wish I didn't have to turn it down. I know other opportunities will come, but it's always hard having to say no to such opportunities.

A lot of really great things have happened to me at work this year, I just need to focus on that and on the fact that when I'm healthier, I'll be able to wow them even more :-)