Getting a promotion is one of the holy grails of modern careers. It’s the post-college report card. It gives employees a goal and reason to work harder. It confers prestige and respect. It comes with more responsibility — and more money.

But pursuing promotions has its negative effects as well. In fact, there are enough downsides that you should consider not pursuing them at all.

Here are three reasons why you shouldn't pursue a promotion — and how you can keep moving your career forward anyway.