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Singing those Gen X blues |
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Agree. Move on. |
| Date Posted: |
06/20/2001 |
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Join the club bro. Though Im not in what I would call an entry level position now, I am 38 and making a decent buck but I feel I have hit the ceiling at my job and I'm stagnating. I'm on the web daily looking to see what is out there.
Possible reasons why you may not have moved up the ladder despite your hard work and education:
1. you have not pursued working in other positions/ jobs at your company ? Therefore, you have not diversified your skills. Management probably thinks your happy where you are at so they dont bother you.
2. Did you really piss off a coworker or higher level person ? Let's face it, about 80% of corporate america is about backbiting. Somebody could be saying bad things or joking about you to senior management and you dont even know about it, thus, making your chances of promotion practically zero.
3. Do you think you fit in with your company culture ? Do you know how to play the political game at your particular company ? If not, forget about promotion. I've seen people at my job get promoted who are incompetent and have poor interpersonal skills. However, they knew how to BS, who to get rapport with and to brown nose in the organization.
Get out NOW!! I would not advise lying on your resume. When you do find something better outside and your current company gives you a counter offer of more money, screw them. thats just a trick to make you stay and they still will not promote you after that.
I wish you the very best of luck and perserverence in your new job search !!! |
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I agree with ak610. Obviously we have a self-esteem issue here, ultimately, that is holding you back. Now, you can say that it is your problem because you do not kiss enough butt or the right butt or act the part. But that just is a hint and a half for your butt that you need to find a better place for yourself.
People treat you the way you think about yourself. If you want more, you gotta get out there and go for more. If the people around you are not helping to improve your career and you are on the wrong side of management, then the game is already set against you. You can bang your head and make a fool out of yourself trying to fight a losing battle.
Frankly, it is all and illusion. You need to haul your butt out of there once you find a better or different job. Also, get additional training, grad school education, or whatever, just so you don't stagnate.
Good luck.
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