Signs That You Will , Never Get That Promotion, You Were Promised.
Lifehacker recently offered readers tips to identify if
their employer is just stringing them along with the
possibility of a promotion that will never materialize.
Amy Gallo, a career coach and the author
of 'Getting Along: How to Work with
Anyone (Even Difficult People),' says that , "it's often not malicious.".
According to Gallo, it might be that your boss
is averse to conflict or maybe just lacks
the ability to make that promotion happen. .
Gallo suggests that vague promises are a sign that
it's probably not going to happen any time in
the near future, as there is no timeline or plan.
A responsive, engaged boss can offer advice for helping
to get you that promotion, even if they lack
the power to make the final decision themselves.
If you know your boss is already overwhelmed,
then it may be necessary to take a more
active role in making that promise a reality.
Daphne Jones, the author of 'Win When They Say You Won’t: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success,' suggests asking your boss for a specific plan.
It is our job to make ourselves
promotable and to communicate
what our desires are, Daphne Jones, career breakthrough coach and author, via Lifehacker.
According to Jones, a major red flag is if you
are being encouraged to take on additional
responsibilities without being compensated for it.
Gallo suggests coming up with a time limit to , "restore your sense of control, which helps with the stress this situation causes."