Long story short, I want to ask for a pronotion but I don't want to irritate my boss ot boss's boss.

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March 6,2023 at 3:44PM UTC

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Long story short, I want to ask for a pronotion but I don't want to irritate my boss ot boss's boss. I can wriye down everything I've accomplished and my competencies and I do think im at the next level.

Some history, two years ago I was at another company who said I would get promoted unless I moved. I was already doing this job level. So I left since I couldn't move. I went to another company at this higher job level which is my current title and level now. I was there for a year and then there were lay offs. I went to my current company with as a lateral move. I asked for the higher title when I interviewed and they said they couldn't do that. I liked the company and people enough that I took the job. I love what I do, but I do think I should be at the next level.

How should I let my boss know that I'd like a promotion?

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AnonymousMarch 6,2023 at 6:20PM UTC
It is worth the effort to proof-read what you write. For example, although I know you mean ‘promotion” you let ‘pronotion' stand. Also, ‘or’ is typer ‘ot.'
AnonymousMarch 8,2023 at 1:36PM UTC
there are a few errors , i think english is not their first language, doesn't seem like typos
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterMarch 6,2023 at 6:47PM UTC
Write down those accomplishments and pick 3-4 to highlight in your meeting with your boss. Then do your homework on what people with similar positions are making in your geographic area. Based on that research, come up with a reasonable ask - a bit above where you'd like to end up. If you are far behind market value, don't expect to make up the discrepancy all at once.
Maron GearhartMarch 6,2023 at 8:16PM UTC
In addition to the advice from other commenters, your boss may have certain goals in mind for you to achieve before promoting you.
When you meet with your boss to review your accomplishments as your reasoning for deserving a promotion, be prepared that your boss may not be ready or able to promote you right then. If this happens, ask them what goals or skills you need to accomplish in order to be promoted, then ask to work with them on a plan reach those goals or build those skills. This plan should include regular check-ins to evaluate your progress. This shows your boss that you are motivated and are going to hold yourself (and them!) accountable.
AnonymousMarch 7,2023 at 3:55PM UTC
Rather than asking for a promotion, it might be more appropriate to ask your boss what you would need to accomplish to move up to the next level in your company. This is more of a career development conversation than a demand (which the "ask" could be construed as). Going in with accomplishments toward personal goals right now is a single focus on you. Going in and asking what the company needs (concerning your position requirements) puts the company first. Also, ensure you have given them enough time to evaluate your performance thoroughly. Since this is your third job in two years, and they already said no when they hired you, you probably haven't had enough time there to prove yourself. The conversation on career development goals is, therefore, more appropriate.
AnonymousMarch 8,2023 at 3:06PM UTC
2 comments. Please take my comments with good intention, I want you to get that promotion.
1) I agree with the other posters - taking the time to proofread your written communication and being concise will go along way. Great grammar alone won't get you a promotion, but bad grammar will hold you back in your career.
2) No one cares about the path that landed you in the current situation except for you. That's noise and it's distracting. To get a promotion, you need to have open dialogue with your boss and don't expect them to say 'yes' immediately. You are planting 'seeds.' Do understand what the criteria is for the next level and provide examples of what you believe you have done (that they have witnessed) that qualifies you for that next level. Something like 'I'd like to talk about my career progression (at company). I'd love to get your thoughts on what the next level looks like. I've been studying the requirements for the [job level X] and it seems like I've been regularly demonstrating X, Y, and Z and maybe need to continue to focus on X. What do you think?" <-- this shows that you know you are in charge of your career, you've done your homework, and you respect their opinion and position.
AnonymousMarch 11,2023 at 1:59PM UTC
Gently agree with this take, and - hedge your bets. While prepping for this ‘career development’ conversation you are also updating LinkedIn and your resume because you’ll also be interviewing for roles *at the level you SHOULD be at.* If they say no again, you’re already well on your way towards what you should have.