Promotion Provoking Uncertainty? 7 Questions To Ask Yourself

Does the company agree with your expectations?

Before you roll out your anticipations, check if the company goes parallel with them. The promotion is usually desirable for the impact it has on the salary. But some companies see it as a gesture for appreciating the hard work and assigning new responsibilities, keeping the increment laid low. Owing to the budget issues it might be difficult for the company to shell out more salaries and arrange more resources. Here’s when the company uses promotions as a quick-fix.

If you still think the new jobs assigned to you have failed to bring in a change, discussing with seniors about how situations changed for them after promotions could be of help. One should know the timelines and the course of career followed at their company.

How well do your expectations go with the industry?

Don’t land up in-the-middle-of-nowhere situation. Before you give up and decide to leave, analyze if the same customary pattern is followed in the industry and not just in your company. You might end up with the same pay trend in your new job.  Look for other companies and relative industries for better prospects. Collect data from different companies, analyze properly before you dissolve your current post.

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