They are thankful you didn’t get promoted because they desperately need you right where you are. Perhaps there is part of their identity which is formed from continuously being the person others depend on. Continuously solving challenges reinforces their confidence and possibly their self-worth. If I do solve this problem, who can I train in the process, so everyone doesn’t always rely on me? From Solving Problems to Creating CapacityInstead of always being the temporary hero, consider how you can build systems that don’t require you to always be "on."