[acafourek]

There is a big difference between "wait a year" and "here are tangible goals, action steps and valuable skills to develop by accepting X, Y and Z responsibilities. At Time A and Time B, let's review and make incremental advancements toward your title and salary goals".

If you aren't willing to stick it out through the latter, you're probably doing the manager a favor in the long term by shopping that CV around.

[sheepmullet]

Honestly, there really isn't a big difference at all unless you are willing to put concrete numbers forward in writing.

I've worked at a small business that put 15% annual pay rises into my contract. Thats meaningful. And I busted my ass of for them for close to a decade.