The company I work for has really good benefits and pays comparatively well so I would prefer not to leave. I have however been in my current ‘entry’ level role for 5 years now.
Whenever a higher role is available it is nearly always given to an external candidate. The feedback is always the same you did well but they have more practical experience. I already do a lot above my role to try and prove I can do the higher roles but there are certain elements I can not do at my level. Quite a few colleagues in my role have left moving to a higher position in another company.
Recently discussing this with friends who asked why I don’t do the same and ‘exaggerate’ my experience to an external company. Apparently it’s normal?