Three Signs You May Never Be Promoted
You may reach a pivotal stage in your career when you wonder if you'll ever receive a promotion. Unfortunately, that may be the case. These are three signs that you most likely won't be promoted:
It's Been Several Years
You might not be promoted if you notice that several years have gone by, and you still haven't been offered a position. This situation might be even more true if you see colleagues and new employees receive promotions before you do.
Your Bosses Don't Take Your Applications Seriously
You may not be in your bosses' eyes for a promotion if they don't seem to take your applications seriously. Thus, you might want to sit down with them and chat about why they never chose you for an interview. Ask for sincere feedback about your work performance and any requirements you might fail to meet.
That way, you can get a good idea of what you need to do to get where you want to be. It may be that your higher-ups don't believe you match the company's culture. You have only two choices for your future. You can change your value system and conform to the company's culture or seek alternative work.
You're Experiencing Harassment
Harassment and negativity are never good signs at any job. Your coworkers or bosses might be trying to drive you out if you experience either one of those elements in large volume. Consider that along with the other factors to determine what you should do from here.
Remember that a lack of promotion is never a reflection of your worth as a person. You might be an amazing employee who doesn't share your employer's same values or vision. In that case, you can use everything you learn at that workplace and take it to a place where you can grow.