nostalgia Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Lately, I've been thinking about resigning from my job if I don't get the promotion I've been eyeing. I've hit all the metrics, exceeded expectations, and put in the extra hours, so it's hard not to feel like I deserve it. One option I'm considering is having a frank conversation with my boss, laying it all out there, and maybe even hinting that I might quit if things don't change. It's a bit of a gamble, but sometimes you have to take risks to get what you want. Another part of me wonders if I should just start looking for new opportunities elsewhere without making a fuss. Maybe it's better to move on quietly and find a place that appreciates my efforts right from the start. I'm really torn about the best course of action. Do you think it's the right choice to quit if I'm not promoted?
loveisdead9582 Posted May 29 Posted May 29 I might start looking around to see what's out there but I wouldn't do anything too rash. Is there someone else who could possibly get the position?
Popular Post 50thStateofMind Posted May 29 Popular Post Posted May 29 Do not make any threats until you have other opportunities lined up....that's really your only leverage here 22
Donquizote Posted May 29 Posted May 29 You shouldn't do it. It's a bit risky if your boss found out that you're not happy with your work. If you want to do it, make sure you already receive an offer from another company.
Smarticle Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Deciding whether to leave a job if you're not promoted requires careful consideration of various factors. Start by evaluating the reasons behind the lack of promotion, communicate openly with your boss about your aspirations and achievements, and assess the long-term opportunities for growth within the company. Concurrently, explore alternative job prospects and consider the cultural fit and appreciation for your efforts. Ultimately, the decision hinges on your individual career goals, tolerance for risk, and alignment with your values. If you choose to leave, do so professionally to maintain your reputation. 6
perfect blue Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Woah this is my situation word for word. I had a frank conversation with my boss without threatening to leave. I laid out all my achievements from the past year and plainly told them that I was eyeing a senior role, and asked what else I should be doing to secure a promotion. My boss said I am top pick for a promotion that should happen in July. If that doesn't happen I won't threaten to leave, I'll just immediately start looking for another job in silence. Tbh either way I'll be looking for another job. I want the promotion bc it'll look good on my resume & I can get an even higher bump in compensation at a different company, on top of the raise I'll receive at my current company. 1
Illuminati Posted May 29 Posted May 29 I think that only works when you already have something better lined up. Don't do it if you're gonna end up having to work a less paying job
Devin Posted May 29 Posted May 29 1. do not threaten to quit unless u have another job or a (financial) security blanket. 1.5. as an HR employee, when ppl threaten to quit for irrational reasons, management/HR puts that on ur record and its really a lose-lose battle for u. 2. what industry do u work in? retail, banking, and a few other industries been struggling financially since the pandemic which resulted in mass layoffs. but employee they kept werent promoted or given their norm raises & bonuses bc of the economy. 1
nostalgia Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Devin said: 1. do not threaten to quit unless u have another job or a (financial) security blanket. 2. what industry do u work in? retail, banking, and a few other industries been struggling financially since the pandemic which resulted in mass layoffs. but employee they kept werent promoted or given their norm raises & bonuses bc of the economy. I work in tech and I've been with the company for 3 years. To be honest, I feel like it is time to move on and it's not just being promoted as a factor as to why I want to leave. I also think that o need to move away from a person from work who has unrequited feelings for me Edited May 29 by nostalgia
Devin Posted May 29 Posted May 29 2 minutes ago, nostalgia said: I work in tech and I've been with the company for six years. To be honest, I feel like it is time to move on and it's not just being promoted as a factor as to why I want to leave. I also think that o need to move away from a person from work who has unrequited feelings for me oh- the amazing part abt the tech industry u have the skills & 6 year experience to be accepted anywhere. depending on ur superiors, sometimes they blatantly block certain employees to grow if they developed too much within their role (i fell victim to that bs back in my healthcare days). my suggestion would be (if not already) have a 1:1 convo with ur boss and say that u are interested in growth or inquire abt better opportunities. no matter how they answer, get that closure and it will build extra confidence in u to make a change sooner. 1
Breathe On Moi Posted May 29 Posted May 29 58 minutes ago, Smarticle said: Deciding whether to leave a job if you're not promoted requires careful consideration of various factors. Start by evaluating the reasons behind the lack of promotion, communicate openly with your boss about your aspirations and achievements, and assess the long-term opportunities for growth within the company. Concurrently, explore alternative job prospects and consider the cultural fit and appreciation for your efforts. Ultimately, the decision hinges on your individual career goals, tolerance for risk, and alignment with your values. If you choose to leave, do so professionally to maintain your reputation. what in the chatGPT OT: in this economy?
Rico Shameless v2 Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Nah. It's okay to have the conversation but don't insinuate you'll quit. That's just going to make the workplace uncomfortable if you're not ready to bounce and will make them see you as a problem. Just look for another job, preferably one paying the same or more. Don't settle for less pay just to leave over a promotion. They're not guaranteed and unfortunately, depending on your profession, becomes a choosey game.
SleepNoMore Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Look for a new position, and don't threaten to quit until you have a WRITTEN offer for the other job. It's not enough if they tell you to your face in a call or in person that they love decided to hire you and you have the position. Companies will say this and then retract the offer sometimes. It's much less likely to retract if they give you the offer in writing still no guarantee tho. And you should not just be bluffing, you should be willing to take that job and quit if your current company doesn't give you what you want. however, even if you decide to stay, your current company will know that you've already started looking and will probably put you on a list of flight risks that they'll lay off first if there's any downsizing because they'll feel they can't rely on you to stick around. They might fight to keep you just because in the short term it's disruptive and expensive to launch a new search to replace you, but you will have lost their trust. So I wouldn't use the threat to quit if you want to stay there. I would make your case that you really want and need the promotion but I wouldn't necessarily threaten to quit. If you feel the company doesn't appreciate you they probably never will, and it's best to just move on to a new opportunity. 1
Capris Groove Posted May 29 Posted May 29 1 hour ago, Smarticle said: Deciding whether to leave a job if you're not promoted requires careful consideration of various factors. Start by evaluating the reasons behind the lack of promotion, communicate openly with your boss about your aspirations and achievements, and assess the long-term opportunities for growth within the company. Concurrently, explore alternative job prospects and consider the cultural fit and appreciation for your efforts. Ultimately, the decision hinges on your individual career goals, tolerance for risk, and alignment with your values. If you choose to leave, do so professionally to maintain your reputation. 1 hour ago, shyboi said: yes and sue them These ChatGPT answers.
Joyride Posted May 29 Posted May 29 secure a new role in a different company first. don't quit out of frustration.
Xtina23 Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Get your promotion + A BIGGER RAISE by moving companies, baby!!!!!
Mickie Posted May 29 Posted May 29 (edited) Collect first all evidence why you should get promoted (how have your work benefited the company - improvement in total sales, finished projects in time, etc.). Then you start looking for another job. Once you are into talks with different companies, set up a meeting with your manager. Maybe your company's structure is full as of now. You need to have a conversation with your manager on what you need to do in order to be in X position with Y salary in the future. The plan should be specific and set in particular timeframe (eg. 1-3-6 months), and with steps what you need to do to be considered for promotion. After said time, you meet again, and discuss. Oh, and if there's no way for you to move higher, get back into talks with other companies. Edited May 29 by Mickie 1
dussel_06 Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Threaten, create drama, have an office meltdown, drag some office worker, expose an office worker, get fired, get severance pay, go to the Bahamas, stream trewmatica…. 3
velocity Posted May 29 Posted May 29 i understand the urge but be smart about it and never lay all your cards on your table. start applying for other jobs and quit once you got something else lined up
Princess Aurora Posted May 29 Posted May 29 I'd say so unless there's a specific reason why you're not getting promoted
John Slayne Posted May 29 Posted May 29 I wouldn't threaten to quit if I were you, but in my next meeting with my boss I would talk about all of my past achievements and how I think these will be useful for me in a future role at the company, which I am interested in as part of my career progress. If they don't get the hint, start looking for other jobs. If you get an offer from someone else that is the time you go to your boss and start negotiating.
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