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How many times do you take being overlooked for promotion

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Vergus · 29/06/2024 11:58

……before you call it a day and move on out of your team? I’ve been unsuccessful twice now for internal promotions (within the same team) despite repeatedly being told by management and seniors that I have the skills and experience.

The jobs have gone to a) another internal colleague from a different team entirely with no experience in the field but said colleague was on a higher banding than me and b) another internal colleague who again has no experience in the field but is just “moving across” bandings as she doesn’t like what she’s currently doing. I meanwhile am very good at my role & currently being leaned upon by my senior who is new in post but doesn’t have a clue about the processes etc.

Am I being used and should I now look outside of this team/organisation? I want to develop, they know this, but I can’t help but feel I’m being prevented from doing so. How long do I give it? I don’t really want to be training up someone who is on 3 times my salary

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trextape · 29/06/2024 12:15

either way i find it very odd that it doesn’t occur to you op that it may be a case that they don’t think you are able to take on the promotion

trextape · 29/06/2024 12:14

Purpleandredandyellow · 29/06/2024 12:13

I'd imagine the 300% comment is in relation to staff with more tenure being on a higher band / potentially different pay model

she’s training the new recruit min the job she went for
that came with a 300% increase

3luckystars · 29/06/2024 12:14

Yes I think she means her new manager is earning 3 times what she earns, yet she is training her manager in. It’s galling.

thehousewiththesagegreensofa · 29/06/2024 12:14

They're not going to promote you as you are currently doing the actual job you do very well. By promoting you, they lose that skill set and take a risk on you not having the management skills and so on that you'll need for the next level. Therefore, it's better for them to take a risk on someone else, knowing you'll continue to do the job very well. You might grumble a bit but you're demonstrating that, if they keep dangling promotion at you, that's all you need. So you have to decide either that you're happy where you are doing what you're doing or you apply for external roles. You also have more chance of getting a better pay rise by moving externally.

Purpleandredandyellow · 29/06/2024 12:13

I'd imagine the 300% comment is in relation to staff with more tenure being on a higher band / potentially different pay model

trextape · 29/06/2024 12:11

ForForToo · 29/06/2024 12:10

When I was younger (under 40) I’d give it two shots at promotion before moving on (but still be looking elsewhere in the meantime). Now, late 40s, if I didn’t get a promotion first time I’d be looking elsewhere.

Either they want to develop you or they don’t.

or the OP isn’t up to a job that comes with a 300% increase on her current pay level

ForForToo · 29/06/2024 12:10

When I was younger (under 40) I’d give it two shots at promotion before moving on (but still be looking elsewhere in the meantime). Now, late 40s, if I didn’t get a promotion first time I’d be looking elsewhere.

Either they want to develop you or they don’t.

justanotherlaura · 29/06/2024 12:07

Unless I was given very clear steps to follow to be eligible for the next promotion I'd be walking. They've overlooked you twice, unless there is something you can work on to be the best candidate for the next promotion chances are you won't get the next one too

Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/06/2024 12:07

Was also going to ask about feedback after the interview, but if this doesn't seem satisfactory I'd definitely consider moving

You never know - if they really do value you the possibility of leaving might prompt a better offer, and then you'd have a choice

Butterflyfern · 29/06/2024 12:05

I'd start looking now. You run the risk of becoming too useful in your current role to be promoted. It's not how good management works, but very common.

ThreeEggOmlette · 29/06/2024 12:04

Did you get feedback after the interviews to find out what areas you need to develop/skills the other person had that you didn't mention?

trextape · 29/06/2024 12:03

these promotions you have gone for come with a 300% pay increase?

TheSandgroper · 29/06/2024 12:02

The only way you will get a promotion is to move. Reddit/antiwork is very firm on this.

They are also adamant never take the counteroffer.

trextape · 29/06/2024 12:02

does it occur to you that you’re just not up to a promotion at this time?

Purpleandredandyellow · 29/06/2024 12:02

In my organisation we have to consider those at band / rotations first for roles before they are offered for promotion - so our hands are tied to a certain extent. Did you interview for it or did you even get a chance?

But I'd start voting with your feet and applying for roles outside of your department or organisation asap.

Onemoreterm · 29/06/2024 12:00

two failed attempts and now you are training the new people? Move asap

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