'Abdur-Rahman bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me, "Do not ask for position of authority. If you are granted this position without asking for it, you will be helped (by Allah) in discharging its responsibilities; but if you are given it as a result of your request, you will be left alone as its captive. If you take an oath to do something and then find a better alternative, you should adopt the latter and expiate for your oath". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.