My promotion has been 'just around the corner' for two years now

I started this job with the idea that a promotion would happen in a year. I've taken on extra work and hit all my deadlines, even the tough ones. For example, last quarter I managed a project that needed to be done in three weeks, and it was. But each time I bring up moving up, my boss says it's coming soon. This waiting game is starting to feel like a joke with no punchline. How do you handle this without getting frustrated? Is it time to push harder or just move on?

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ramirez.wade7mo ago

Consider this... two years waiting isn't really that long in most jobs. You still have a paycheck and you're doing good work, so it's not all bad. Maybe your boss is just stringing you along but that happens a lot... promotions aren't always promised. Sounds like you're blowing it up a bit in your head, might be time to just chill and see what happens.

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jademartinez7mo ago

Heard about my friend who got promoted after four years?

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kelly.nora7mo ago

What about my cousin who waited five years, lol?

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