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Ask HN: Have you made a straightforward request for promotion and received it?

3 pointsby psim1over 3 years ago
Promotion processes in big companies seem so convoluted, perhaps intending to discourage the employee from trying. Has anyone just made a straightforward request for promotion (no hoops) and gotten it? How?

3 comments

nojitoover 3 years ago
Yup.<p>I meticulously track all of my work and project achievements and pushed for a promotion and showcased how much more I can do for the organization with that new role&#x2F;title&#x2F;position.<p>You generally do not get promoted for what you already did, but rather what you will do in the future.
alexfromapexover 3 years ago
Yes, repeatedly told my boss I felt I deserved a higher title than the one I had and kept doing a good job. You also have to be respected by your peers or it’s harder for the boss to justify.
jimmyvalmerover 3 years ago
&gt; How?<p>Ask for a title-only promotion with no financial change.