A Reddit user said they will complete one year at their company in March, and during this time they worked very hard and did more than expected. The user said their regional director even privately asked how they started performing so quickly, showing strong recognition from senior leadership. They also said they achieved the highest KPI performance globally across all company offices, which proves they were a top performer.
The user shared that their manager regularly praised them and called them one of the best employees at the workplace. According to the post, the user was encouraged by their manager and colleagues to join a 2-month training program meant to prepare employees for a higher position. The user said this training was unpaid and had to be done outside working hours, making it more difficult and time-consuming.
Training and promotion hope
They also explained that last year everyone who completed this training got promoted, which raised their expectations. This year, the user said only two employees joined the training — themselves and one other worker. Both employees successfully completed the training and passed the interview assessment, according to the user. However, the user said the other employee received the promotion, which they accepted because that person had more experience and longer tenure.
A Reddit user said they will complete one year at their company in March, and during this time they worked very hard and did more than expected. The user said their regional director even privately asked how they started performing so quickly, showing strong recognition from senior leadership. They also said they achieved the highest KPI performance globally across all company offices, which proves they were a top performer.
The user shared that their manager regularly praised them and called them one of the best employees at the workplace. According to the post, the user was encouraged by their manager and colleagues to join a 2-month training program meant to prepare employees for a higher position. The user said this training was unpaid and had to be done outside working hours, making it more difficult and time-consuming.
Training and promotion hope
They also explained that last year everyone who completed this training got promoted, which raised their expectations. This year, the user said only two employees joined the training — themselves and one other worker. Both employees successfully completed the training and passed the interview assessment, according to the user. However, the user said the other employee received the promotion, which they accepted because that person had more experience and longer tenure.
Another commenter agreed and said the user should accept a new job and move forward instead of waiting. A person in a similar situation shared that office politics can make it risky to depend on internal promotions. One detailed suggestion was to have a direct talk with the manager about promotion timelines and expectations, while quietly exploring outside job options. The same commenter said checking the job market helps employees understand their true value and reduces dependence on internal decisions.