Asked for A Promotion

Anonymous

August 15,2022 at 9:31PM UTC

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Asked for A Promotion

I recently asked for a promotion at work after working in my role well over a year. The job is very different to a role I was hired for. I told my boss I thought the role was a step up in level and responsibilities. I had been doing this at the lower level and salary. They agreed but said they would have to advocate for a new position with no guarantees. I also just found out they are promoting someone who started the same time I did. I am livid. My job is much more specialized and I had to go through multiple rounds even convincing them it was a higher level. What should I do?

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AnonymousAugust 15,2022 at 9:57PM UTC
Are you sure this is the only promotion in the works? We've upgraded positions serially, but one at a time. If another reclassification was already in the works, they could be pursuing them separately. I've spent 6 months working on a reclass before it went through.
I would seek clarification to be sure that your promotion is off the table before stressing out over it too badly. If it isn't going to happen, and they can't give you a timeline or give you one that isn't acceptable, you can always start looking for other opportunities.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 12:54AM UTC
Ask for a performance review so you can work on your opportunities. If you are not ready yet - the let you know. Ask what you need to work on and how can they help to get you there. This are process that a good leader should be leading people like you - growing and identifying leaders :) ...
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 2:29AM UTC
I would request a meeting abd discuss how the leadership views your role, you career path and reiterate your desire for a,promotion based on your current responsibilities. Then listen to them and their timeline. If their offer or plan is not acceptable, then you have to decide how you will move forward.