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To think people who work part-time shouldn’t get the same promotion chances as full-timers?

206 replies

ThatCandidBear · 24/08/2025 21:10

If you’re only doing 3 days a week, how is it fair to expect the same career progression as someone putting in 5? AIBU to think promotion opportunities should be tied to hours worked?

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AnSolas · 24/08/2025 21:17

The question should be can the role be done within the timeframe.

If the answer is yes why should someone who is effective and capable be overlooked in favour of someome who may not be as effective in the role?

Coconutter24 · 24/08/2025 21:16

What if the person doing 3 days is far better at the job than the person doing 5? Everyone should have the same opportunity but if the promotion is full time the part timer has to expect to work full time

CRbear · 24/08/2025 21:16

3 productive days by an excellent employee will always trump 5 by a mediocre one.

Grimbleton · 24/08/2025 21:15

By your logic a promotion should go to the person who has been there the longest. I don’t agree that promotions should be awarded for time served. It should be for skills and ability to do the job - which part timers can also demonstrate

steff13 · 24/08/2025 21:15

I think promotions should be given to the best candidate for the job.

tulippa · 24/08/2025 21:14

Surely it depends on the hours needed for the promotion job?