Not Getting Promoted at Work? 3 Warning Signs It Will Never Happen

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Have you been waiting around for a job promotion and aren't sure if it will ever happen? When you're not getting promoted at work it can be confusing, frustrating, and even make you a little paranoid. I've been in your shoes before- trying to get ahead but feeling powerless to move up the career ladder and get promoted. But what if I told you that there is something you haven't tried yet to change all this?
In this video, you'll discover the 3 warning signs plus an essential success strategy to get you back on the path to job promotion.
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@luisriba8082 7 ай бұрын

The no 1 reason you dont get promoted: favoritism.

@TrumpyBooden 14 күн бұрын

And jealousy, especially amongst cute women vs fat women

@KB093 8 ай бұрын

1. A boss who values you will find a way to promote you. If they dont, or cite HR promotion cycles etc., they dont intend to and like dangling the carrot and exploiting you for your skills and competence. 2. Playing petty politics always seems to work. Corporate offices are toxic cesspools. Straightforward, honest employees rarely move up. 3. Similarly, employees who are very intelligent aren't going to move up either, because leadership prefers subservient, sycophantic mediocrity.

@ManicMarxman 2 ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@toietmoi650 6 ай бұрын

I was passed over for promotion because I became irreplaceable in my role. So, I am now dumping all the work to my potential successor and am making sure my boss knows about it.

@iExploder 20 күн бұрын

This is precisely my situation as of today. I am doing exactly this in response. The people I trained were promoted to my position, so I am only ever going to do what they do unless promoted. Not training anyone ever again because clearly I'm nothing special.

@oniondeluxe9942 2 ай бұрын

Identifying a successor can also backfire.

@nolongeramused8135 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the problem isn't you, it's the boss. Boss's have biases, and one I had was apparently clueless about how bad his were. The worst ones were he only promoted people that were his approximate age, and he only promoted people that had the stereotypical look people associate with success. Are you tall, full head of hair, and slender? Congrats, you've been given the secret promotion nobody else even knew was available. Ten years older, only 6', and male pattern baldness? Well, gee, even though you are LITERALLY DOING THE WORK OF THREE PEOPLE, there's no reason to give you that bump in pay grade even though they hand them out like candy at the other facilities.

@BenFanning 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry that happened, No doubt it was a rough experience.

@nolongeramused8135 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenFanning I was pretty raw about it for some time, but it certainly gave me knowledge of what to look for in other work situations.

@astrobot702 Жыл бұрын

So essentially all you had to do was get fit, shave your head, whiten your teeth, and improve your social status?! I would have fleeced that manager for every red cent he was worth... lol

@nolongeramused8135 Жыл бұрын

@@astrobot702 There was nothing wrong with my teeth or social status. 😆 Ironically, what also really irked the guy was that despite being a decade older, I had less gray hair than he did.

@mikehunntt5338 Жыл бұрын

@@nolongeramused8135 the it's a loose loose situation it's the same thing at my company but it's not just looks they hate on if your educated and experienced and attractive your still public enemy number 1

@evilspirit724 Жыл бұрын

there is no secret to this. it's unfair practice based on boss liking and lack of understanding and small vision. thats why no one ever should have one job to rely on. you become a king once the job knows you don't care about it too much.

@TRONMAGNUM2099 2 жыл бұрын

I find that my biggest flaw is that my personality doesn't fit what they are looking for. Being an introvert is a major downfall when it comes to promotions. Even though I went back and got a graduate degree I have lost out to other employees that were less educated and credentialed. My reviews go something like 5/5 Engineering skills and maybe a 3/5 communication skills. I'll try taking your advice and try working on my conversation skills and hopefully upper MGMT finds me more relatable.

@ralphylad Жыл бұрын

Look up servant leadership introverts can be great leaders it’s more about the strategy you employ.

@carefree_vanlife2023 Жыл бұрын

You will never move up until somebody who used to be "you" becomes your boss. And that will only work if that person takes a genuine role as your mentor. You are screwed for life.

@Imissthefuhrer Жыл бұрын

I feel ya brother. It’s frustrating seeing people that are clearly less intelligent than you get promoted over you. Mainly just because they are funny and outgoing.

@jaycol21 10 ай бұрын

Learn to fake it. I'm a total introvert and I HATE small talk. But, my peers, bosses, and reports wouldn't believe anyone who said that I was. Typically you know when an extrovert would say something, don't you? In my head, I just say "fuq it", open my mouth, and start talking. Don't worry about being awkward. The way I see it, nobody is going to remember the random thing I said or did in 48 hours anyway. So, even if what you say doesn't come out exactly right, it doesn't matter. Plus, the more you talk, the more you'll figure out the right things to say. If your employer has a mentorship program, jump into it. If you get an opportunity to communicate with higher-ups, take it. You want VISIBLE projects that put you out in front of leadership, even if they're not the most important projects. Your best chance at a promotion is if everybody knows who you are and somebody in management likes you. That's WAY more important than a graduate degree.

@theelectricprince8231 8 ай бұрын

Move to another company

@dexterspeights3484 2 жыл бұрын

Promotions are also determined by who's flag is on the castle!

@friendzhub Жыл бұрын

after 4 years in a company not getting promoted now i understood point 1 and 2 are the ones totally my life

@stever507 8 ай бұрын

Definitely not getting promoted now ! I knew I wasn’t going to be moving up so I just asked to be moved to part time.

@matthewgewickey929 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to stop right here because red flags go up that you're okay working for a boss who is not doing what they should be doing. If you're ready to move up, a good boss is aware of it and finds the replacement for your silver position so he can get you taking home gold. A bad boss sits in their office, ignoring everything like a god who has lost its passion, waiting to see if you're clever enough to do their job for them, and only letting you past the gates if you should shine three times brighter than they do. Given the opportunity, by the way, please get rid of the piece of clay who stood between you and your destiny. Eesh. And don't listen to somebody who tells you to work for an idiot. There's not much profit in it.

@Tekkentacles 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, I'm resigning in my work and #1 and #3 hits hard. I stayed too long in my job and I want to start fresh in a new organization.

@darkpoptart9576 2 ай бұрын

I learned to stop trying to get promoted, and certainly don't give ideas that will help the company

@frufrubb45 Ай бұрын

Told them for 3 years where I want to go again zero nothing, left unpromoted so , again where is the problem ?! All three I did and been overlooked 5x in 5 years !?!?! Other teams are saying I should be higher by now , but my boss doesnt care

@hfrhkiuffbkiyfc 11 ай бұрын

Depends on the industry as well. I work in factories. I In manufacturing promotions are very rare, even if there is an opening and you meet the requirements. You generally have to upgrade your skills outside of work and going elsewhere.

@michaelallen9976 5 күн бұрын

Im not sure I buy the irreplaceable argument because in reality if they dont promote you, eventually, they will eventually have to replace you.

@AB-dn2bk 17 күн бұрын

98% of the time all that matters is how you make them "feel". If they like having you around, you will be rewarded, if they don't, you won't - regardless of whether you are the best employee on the payroll.

@MisterFaucker 4 ай бұрын

Promotion can come in the form of higher rank and pay without a role change. It’s possible.

@toxicsenseiiiyt9921 14 күн бұрын

that the situation i’m in. my main goal is travel and build stores for my company(i can’t have a interview for the travel team until late october). i technically don’t need a promotion in my store (just experience) but they passed me up twice for ppl who joined the team(my store)after me… idk what to do currently. should i look at promotions at other stores that in the company?

@andrewnainggolan635 9 ай бұрын

4 years working and I just realize I have no salary increment, juniors passed me by getting promotions, because of my irreplacable thingys 😂🤣😂 thanks for valuable content 🙏🙌

@davidgibson4007 Жыл бұрын

I will look out for that work on it

@thetruth00 Ай бұрын

My company gives me great reviews and decent pay rises year after year. But its a small company where i report to one of the directors, so there is no promotion on the horizon unless a position is invented. Having said that, its sad to see that 5 managers have left in 3 years and not a single person has been officially promoted.

@sullygaming1137 Жыл бұрын

I fit all the qualities but the test is on a set algorithm that can only be passed if your "in the know" with the higher ups

@nicksperry9936 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry it's very unlikely a person can get promoted in a family owned company. Unless there related.

@walboyfredo6025 Ай бұрын

That was reason why l turn down the new job down. The Technical department would only contain the Technical Manager and the Technical Supervisor......the Technical Manager is the daughter of the owner!

@astrobot702 Жыл бұрын

I was the obvious pick, however I'm pretty irreplaceable. I'm not a stagnant guy either (so of course my plan for growth was very stringent.) They went with the 'safe' bet that is not as ambitious and will stay in that position for a least a year (that's if she doesn't quit and job hop to take another job because she has a big title on her resume now.) Sometimes it's better to dodge a bullet than to take the bullet. So when it comes back to you, you'll have the flexibility of saying 'NO.'

@JonDoe-gi5zf Жыл бұрын

I made an effort by telling my manager, and one of the engineers I wanted to learn more about some of the technology they are using. I told them I am studying for similar tech and want to learn, they never really made any effort or attempt to show me anything. Whatever, that makes me feel like leaving for an employer where I can learn more instead.

@hfrhkiuffbkiyfc 11 ай бұрын

I've been in manufacturing for years. That's the nature of this business. You tend to have to leave and go elsewhere to get it.

@Rodeo1202 8 ай бұрын

at the end of the day people only care about themselves. Don't expect anyone to help you get promoted at work.

@mansoryO 11 ай бұрын

i think this video will help me make a decision, the visibility aspect especially, i believe this video is not about what to do, its about what happens if you do A or B or Z and thats a conversation only you can answer yourself

@spade1812 2 жыл бұрын

Are u watching me at work lol? This was excellent I liked before you even started the discussion

@leadtheteamwithbenfanning8397 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Maxus.

@joefunk76 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the simple skinny on this: In order to get promoted, you first need to be a “key employee”, meaning highly valued by your superiors enough that they want to ensure not only that you stick around, but are happy to do so with regards to your salary and status within the company. Note that your work quality is only tangentially related to whether you’re a “key employee”; it can range from excellent or mediocre, especially since your work quality isn’t the primary factor that determines whether you’re a “key employee” or not. Roughly, it’s based on how much they like you and how “alpha” they deem you. It’s basically a popularity contest. So then, how do you know whether or not you’re a “key employee”? Very easily, in fact. Here is how: If you don’t know, then you’re not one. Companies make sure to let “key employees” know in no uncertain terms that they are ones both by their words and by their actions. If you are a “key employee” at your company, you already know it, and if you don’t, then I’m sorry to inform you that you’re not one.

@billybeemus3929 2 жыл бұрын

This video could have started and ended with #3. If your boss/manager/whatever has not put together a written plan that details all that you must accomplish to be promoted, you have not accomplished those items, and the two of you have not sat down together to jointly prepare the justification that will be presented to HR and senior management - you are not getting promoted. Your promotion is not even in consideration, let alone budgeted if not planned a year in advance.

@leadtheteamwithbenfanning8397 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Billy, If there's not a plan for your promotion I agree that it's a red flag. This could also be an opportunity to create one for yourself and share with your manager .. a bold and proactive move!

@billybeemus3929 2 жыл бұрын

@@leadtheteamwithbenfanning8397 - Yes, I agree, but... You still need that manager to actually drive the process. In my own situation, I had a documented plan and exceeded all deliverables. The manager that I was working with submitted the paperwork for a promotion just as he was leaving for a new job. His boss, and the new manager, did not pursue the promotion. Not for me or anyone else on the team. Three years later, nobody on the team has been promoted except that new manager. Needless to say, there is now a wave of resignations as people are moving on now that the market is better post-pandemic.

@BenFanning 2 жыл бұрын

@@billybeemus3929 That's must have been incredibly disappointing. Sounds like the company could be preparing to make some strategic shifts or could be under a lot of financial pressure that would prevent them from promoting. Might be a good chance to have business-level discussion on where the company is headed.

@subratparija1093 10 ай бұрын

Sir I'm working in a retail chain since 7 years as an Accounts And Inventory Auditor my work and efficiency is much better than others,all knows that including my MD but no one giving me promotion where as other companies offering higher post with high packages. I'm emotionally attached with my current company.

@HaggisMuncher-69-420 3 ай бұрын

Funnily, in January the director asked all of us to give one suggestion that we think can improve the company. I was the only one that said progression pathways as it at least sets key goals for employees to achieve to know they're on the right track. I've not heard anything back other than "that's a good and fair suggestion" Naturally, I'm planning my exit as I'm sick of having all the work dumped on me with zero recognition while my manager claims to be working on monthly estimates for the third week running.

@mba2ceo 5 ай бұрын

BS !!! Most High end gigs are FRIENDS and FAMILY - exploiters WILL NEVER promote a GOOD slave

@rothschildianum 9 ай бұрын

Promotion does not mean that we are going to do different job. We can be promoted doing exactly the same job, just change the title and, of course, more money!!! All of your points are incorrect, if we are loved, we can do nothing and we will still get a promotion.

@mba2ceo 5 ай бұрын

BS !!! Successor = replacer - NEVER train your replacement

@SnakePlissken-gk7ix 3 ай бұрын

I didn't get promoted because I don't follow the Asian "Model Minority " BS and I refuse to kiss anyone's ass.

@frufrubb45 Ай бұрын

Did nevee got a chance to do higher up stuff even though asked to be involed myself always was a NO. So again... why not promoted ?!

@Jason-hb9nu Ай бұрын

There's room at the top they're telling you still ...

@subratparija1093 10 ай бұрын

@jaycol21 10 ай бұрын

I spent 7 years in a position with a previous employer. Management sent me a letter telling me I wasn't promotable because I was too valuable in my current role. So, I left the company. 4 years later, my annual pay has TRIPLED from that role. You may be emotionally attached to your current company, but the company IS NOT emotionally attached to you. You may smile at your coworkers and boss and joke around, but they ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. You could get laid off tomorrow, and nearly all of them will forget you exist almost immediately. Believe me when I tell you that you will never even hear from these people again. You don't owe your employer ANYTHING. It's your career. You're the captain of your own ship and the only one that really cares about how far you advance. Update your resume and start interviewing immediately. Get what you're worth.

@sparkzmentalz2 5 ай бұрын

Companies and firms don't give a crap about you. Find a better job and quit.

@frufrubb45 Ай бұрын

To find my replacment is not up to me to do but leadership... sorry not doing their job not paid for it.

@briansimmering2042 Жыл бұрын

lol basically do all the right things so you can get passed over again for the favorite ..... and keep doing that over and over again until the people above you are very rich....

@BillyT531 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent salespeople run into this hurdle often.

@leadtheteamwithbenfanning8397 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, BT. Definitely important to keep in mind.

@AndyLi1977 Ай бұрын

The people who do things well will continue to do things. Those who can't do those things will be on top to manage the people who are doing things well 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

@dimitrismylonas1167 Жыл бұрын

8 years same company should I stay or no??

@Yourdaddy_2024 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not!

@Yourdaddy_2024 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not! I am talking from experience. If you do not get promoted in 3 years of joining the company, you should jump unless their is a personal reason. Also do not wait for performance appraisal. With no ambiguity you should mention in your first year that you wish to be promoted in 2 years.

@dimitrismylonas1167 Жыл бұрын

@@Yourdaddy_2024 I quit my job after 9 years and 5 month

@pravitt4852 9 ай бұрын

Great and I'm going to do so.

@BrodeyDoverosx 5 ай бұрын

Leave. Especially if you’ve been explicitly pushing for a promotion and you’ve honestly been checking off the boxes.

@ramonesporas9540 4 ай бұрын

Asian business culture is diffrent from your western perspective so to speak but u have your points though

@timminter4434 Жыл бұрын

Where i come from if you come in drunk you get promoted.

@Mr.FROGS13 Жыл бұрын

Same here! Seems like the shittier the employee you are the better chance of promotion

@timminter4434 Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.FROGS13 yeah sad world now days

@frufrubb45 Ай бұрын

Just quit go to company that will promote you jist doing it tomorrow bye bye old company you sure will miss me as my team already told me dont you dare quitting.... so I just did. Sorry team mates and other teams now I dont know who you will go to with questions .... byebyebyebye

@FreedomFinanceFun 4 ай бұрын

If you see these signs. Get a new employer

@crystalnelson3428 2 жыл бұрын

Who keep tamping with my phone enough is enough ,and respect is respect . In order to get respect you have to earn it ! What ever God has for me it is for me. It's in God's hands. God has the latest say ! Now I'm asking you kindly erase, delete all not so I mean al of the zodiac sign from my phone .I really respect every one but when you start how some was talking advance of .that just let me know that you need healing as well as some consulting. Please remove all of you from my phone , thank you!

@MrMfloor 2 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah

@mcg1111 2 күн бұрын

I don't buy this bullshit. They want to pick who they want.

@jimmyb267 14 күн бұрын

Working and having a career in the U.S. is like never having graduated from high school. The same petty and ridiculous games are being played and being in the right clique and how popular you are will unfortunately determine a big part of your success.