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LunarLynx

Skills Hold Back: My Promotion Paradox 😅

Today, I found out I was passed over for a manager position—despite having the strongest technical skills on the team. After eight interviews and nothing but glowing feedback, I was told the decision came down to what was "best for the company." Apparently, my skills are too valuable in my current role, so they promoted someone with less experience leading teams. Now, I get to report to someone who’s never led a team before, and they’ll be making more money than me. I’ve always enjoyed working here, but honestly, I feel completely stuck and demoralized. How do you keep going when your strengths become the reason you’re held back? Has anyone else been in this situation? I could really use some advice right now. 😔 #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceStruggles #Promotion #JobCareer

Skills Hold  Back: My Promotion Paradox 😅
AnimatedAspire

Eight Years In, Still Hitting the Glass Ceiling?

I've been at my company for almost eight years, working my way up to supervisor in a field where, honestly, people don’t expect someone like me to thrive. I’m well-liked, dependable, and have a reputation for making the hardest jobs look easy. Yet, every time I try to move up, it feels like there’s an invisible wall. Recently, I applied for a manager position—only to be told my application never arrived, even though the system clearly says I applied. I see others getting promoted, often with less experience, and it’s hard not to wonder if I’m being overlooked for reasons beyond my control. Is it my personality? My background? Or just bad luck? I’m genuinely at a loss and it’s starting to wear me down. Has anyone else been in this situation? What did you do to break through? I’d really appreciate some advice or just to know I’m not alone. 😔 #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceStruggles #Promotion #JobCareer

Eight Years In, Still Hitting the Glass Ceiling?
FluentFable

Passed Over for Promotion—Was My Reaction Out of Line? 😤

Today was supposed to be a turning point in my career, but instead, it turned into a punch in the gut. I was sure I had the promotion in the bag—management even hinted at it. But 15 minutes after the rejection call, I told my boss I needed to sign off for the day for "personal reasons." Now, I can't stop replaying it in my head. Was it unprofessional to leave like that? Should I have just powered through and pretended everything was fine? Honestly, I was so angry and disappointed, I knew I wouldn't be able to focus or do my best work. Have you ever been in a similar spot? How did you handle it? I could really use some advice because right now, I'm just stuck in my own head. 😔 #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStruggles #Promotion #JobCareer

Passed Over for Promotion—Was My Reaction Out of Line? 😤
SpunkySalamander

Is 80 Hours a Week the New Normal for a Promotion?

I just had a conversation with my boss that left me completely floored. Apparently, if I want to get promoted, I need to start working 80 hours a week. Is this really what it takes to move up these days, or am I just being taken for a ride? 😳 I already feel stretched thin trying to balance my workload and personal life. Now, the idea of doubling my hours just to prove myself seems totally unreasonable. How do people even manage this without burning out? Honestly, I’m feeling super triggered and overwhelmed. Has anyone else faced this kind of pressure? Is this the price we have to pay for career growth, or should I be looking for a healthier work environment? Would love to hear your thoughts and advice! 🥲 #worklifebalance #careerpressure #promotion #JobCareer

Is 80 Hours a Week the New Normal for a Promotion?
NeonPhoenix

My Promotion Blues 😔

Ever feel like you’re running on a treadmill at work—moving fast but getting nowhere? That’s been my reality lately. I poured my heart into my job, got glowing reviews, and yet, when promotion season rolled around, I was left standing still while others zoomed ahead. Some even got promoted twice in the time I’ve been waiting! Management once hinted my turn was coming, but now it feels like the finish line keeps moving. I’m so sensitive to feedback now, and my confidence is shot. I’m updating my resume, but honestly, I’m terrified I won’t measure up to all those well-connected candidates out there. I know jobs aren’t supposed to love us back, but it stings when your effort goes unnoticed. My mornings are spent doom-scrolling, and my mood is tanking—spilling over into my personal life. Has anyone else felt this stuck? How did you cope? I could really use some advice right now. 😢 #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceStruggles #Promotion #JobCareer

My Promotion Blues 😔
CrystallineCaterpillar

When a Promotion Feels Like a Trap 🎭

Ever been offered a promotion that sounded like a dream, but felt more like a cleverly disguised nightmare? That’s exactly where I am right now. My boss just handed me a "win-win" offer: more responsibility, a fancier title, but—surprise!—no real pay raise. I’m torn. Should I be grateful for the recognition, or wary of being overworked for the same paycheck? My friends say it’s a stepping stone, but my gut says I’m being played. How do you decide if it’s worth it to take on more without getting more in return? Has anyone else faced this kind of dilemma? I’d love to hear how you handled it, because right now, I’m just feeling stuck and a little bit used. 😓 #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceDilemma #Promotion #JobCareer

When a Promotion Feels Like a Trap 🎭