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Anonymous
09/24/18 at 12:37AM UTC
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Passed over for a promotion. Again.

The promotion I really wanted just went to a man who I'm sure is less qualified than I am. It makes me so angry I want to scream! I have worked hard and shown what I am capable of...and yet, it doesn't seem to matter when promotion time comes. Is it because I have young kids at home? SO frustrating!

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Megan Smolen
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09/24/18 at 1:26PM UTC
That can be incredibly frustrating. However, this could also be a great learning opportunity! My advice would be to step back for a moment to refocus. Get proactive about the decision that was made and seek direct feedback so you can transform your emotions into a positive, hopefully motivational one.
Anonymous
09/24/18 at 12:08PM UTC
I am not saying that what happened was fair at all...but how have you been making a case for your promotion? You should treat it like a full-blown business presentation, armed with facts, supporting evidence/work, testimonials, etc. It may seem like overkill but I think it might be better than the frustration you are feeling right now.

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