My boss basically told me I'm needed too much in my current role to get promoted. So apparently, being good at my job is the very thing holding me back.
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@gp they can only stop you from switching BU or role when you are on PIP. So I don’t understand your situation.
@ps it would be considered a big achievement if my manager got a basket weaving certificate.He changed his tone whenever he talked to his buddy director who pushed hard to get him promoted. They are very proud of “it is who you know” model.
@nj he probably is buddies with someone. Nepotism destroys companies
My manager has a 2 years associates degree in basket weaving and looks like a sausage about to burst his clothes. How is this a senior manager at a tech company? He was a fry chef at McDonalds
You will find both types of comments. "You are amazing so find some other job who reciprocates your value" and "you might not be that sought after".
Neither will have a true understanding of your worth. Alao worth is different for different hiring managers.so, if you are looking for advise on this one, you will leave more confused. Do what you think is best. No one here can guarantee that their job is safe. How do you expect them to advice you?
@gp lmao tech office workers are apparently "hard to find" 🤣
Run before you get laid off
I'm being prevented from changing teams and making more money. Managers won't let go of the few competent employees anymore, we're too hard to find.
Being good in a role and getting promoted are two different things. You could be a fantastic IC with no mentorship/ management skills. Have a candid conversation on what skills you need to hone/showcase to make a promo case
"Life is fair" said no one ever.
Maybe you are not as good as you think you are? Hard pill to swallow
I guess be glad you boss was honest with you? Mine flat out lied to my face about how/when merit works. When questioned when the policy changed, this person made up another lie. fu-k the this place.
If you're that star spangled awesome. Quit and get another job.