Dear Sue: I am dumbfounded. Someone else just got the promotion we all thought was mine. I should have been the one promoted. I don’t know if I should quit or stay, but I do know I am not happy about what has happened. Is hard work worth anything anymore?
- Disenchanted
Sue Says: I am sorry you did not get the promotion you were counting on. Although you are disappointed, I hope you will take some time to process what has happened and that you will take some time before making any long term decisions based on what has happened.
I know you’ve worked hard. I know you’re disappointed and rightfully so. However, as bad as things seem right now, I want you to know this incident and your future may not be as bleak as you think. In fact, although it may be difficult for you to understand now, this could be one of the best things that could have happened to you.
This is a pivotal time for youa time for you to assess yourself, determine what you want, and become proactive in having it. But you must be willing to do some work and answer what can be difficult questions to answer. Are you?
Think about the reasons you wanted this promotion. Was this position what you really wanted? Why do you think you were a better fit for the position than the person who got the job? Why do you think you didn’t get it?
Did you assume others knew how much this promotion meant to youdid you do everything you could to sell yourself as the most qualified candidate? What, if anything, coul...
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