I know I am lucky but it still stings....
Well the promotion list came out at work and sadly my name was not on it. For someone that doesn't let things go so easily (I still won't forget LV in 3rd grade and how darn nasty she was to me) I am trying to move above and beyond it but my mind still reels back to my name just not on there and quite a few people I know were. So what's the problem? Did I work hard enough? YES if prompted I can give a few great examples to back me up. Was my attitude on the mark? well yes it was. I vow to you I can smile through the worst task and make my boss think I was grateful for the challenge. Most imprtant question did my work effort and quality surpass the names on the list? 3 out of 4 yes and one was equal to. What my problem is I am not vocal about it. I am very aware in business asking for a raise because of the good job you are doing NOT because you need more money is a big key. So I can openly ask for financial kudos no problem, now I seem to be stuck when asking for a change of title. Why do I want it? I can't think of any reason to be asking. To be honest I'd rather have the money than the title. Maybe someone can help me with this as I have another y ear to craft my plan of action. In the meantime I may still spen another day or two pouting but will rise up to the challenge!
My suggestion: go ask your boss how you can get that title and ask for specifics that way you can do what he/she says and keep a list of how you have accomplished it. Then when the title talks come up at the end of the year you can sit your boss down and prove that you are worthy of it! I think the key is to not complain about getting it but to prove that you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHang in there!
good - excellent advice. I think this week I will do this.
ReplyDeleteGOOD! You deserve to do it for yourself!
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