The Biggest Illusion Most Employees Have When Starting a New Job?

🌟They truly believe that if they:

 • Work hard (think “24/7”)

 • Exceed performance expectations

 • Jump on every project

 • Build a great relationship with their manager

 • Develop new skills and learn new programs…

They’ll get a promotion! 🚀 ✌ 

💡 After over a decade in HR, let me share a hard truth: even if you check all these boxes, there is no guaranteed promotion waiting at the end of the road (even if your manager keeps assuring you that you will get one). In fact, what you are more likely to get is burnout, frustration, and disappointment.

Here’s why: 

Promotions are influenced by many factors beyond your control, like:

 • Company size and internal dynamics

 • The economy and organization’s financial state

 • Business needs (sometimes, there is simply no new role available)

 • Etc etc etc...

Instead, approach your job with a different mindset:

Embrace hope, but set aside expectations and focus on what’s within your control: 

 • Build a strong relationship with your manager

 • Increase your visibility with leadership

 • Take every opportunity to learn and grow

 • Work with your manager on professional development

 • And, most importantly: 𝗔𝗦𝗞 for that promotion when the time is right—opportunities often come to those who ask.

Remember: Hope for growth, but don’t expect it to be handed to you.

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