[tomcar288]

the management techniques mentioned in the article are all valid but i'm going to play devils advocate here and say that not getting that promotion isn't necessarily a failure, rather the goal was not realistic.

Don't assume that whether or not you get a promotion is always in your control. Don't assume your performance rating is entirely in your control or even mostly in your control. sometimes you can perform really well and it won't get you anything. and sometimes you can perform mediocre and still get lots of promotions and bonuses.

and why do you really want to get a promotion? if you just want more money, the most effective way to achieve that is to look for another job. doing that, you'll get far larger raises far more quickly.

[mettamage]

I did my best at not being promoted. Promotion equals change. I really liked my salary and remote position. Any extra responsibility would require me to do more work. Sure, I'd get paid more but the stress would outweigh the pay.

If you're ever down with not getting a promotion, just know that there are ways to think about it that might be constructive.

[frakt0x90]

This is where I am. I'm remote senior level and got offered principal but 3 days in office which would mean moving cities and WAY more pressure in a department that's had issues. Probably a 50k raise but I'm doing fine as is. I'll keep my sanity.

[zigman1]

Cool, but I’m not sure that’s the topic of conversation.

[mettamage]

> and say that not getting that promotion isn't necessarily a failure

I thought it was because of this part. I gave another view of how not getting a promotion would not necessarily be a failure.