How many times should you get passed over for promotion before deciding your future lies elsewhere?

likesmart
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

One

likesmart

Only once

likehelpful

Once is your cue to begin your search, twice is your cue to bail

like

To quote ever-quotable Mike Tomlin, "Two is a pattern."

like

I’ve never been promoted without jumping to a different agency.

like

it was answered.

likefunny

Twice if I think the person who got the promotion was more qualified than me (and also internal)

Once if the candidate was external or the person who was promoted above me wasn’t as qualified as I was

like

One.

Related Posts

I am earning 16.3 LPA my yoe is 10+ with java,springboot.i am asking 32 LPA bacause I am seeing other salaries here.Please suggest how to ask this salary? I kept my resume but still no offer yet.

likefunnyhelpful

My sister wants to work in billing, is that sustainable career or is that stepping stone to other healthcare careers?

like

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

like

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

like

Hi Fishes,

Is S&P planning to open offices?

like

Does TechM employees get discounts on TechM cars?

Anyone interested in a zoom networking event since that seems to be the norm nowadays. Thought?

like

Did anyone from Invesco India with data science and analytics background and closely working with US counterparts land with an onsite opportunity? Invesco Invesco US

like

Does Zoom have an employee referral program? If yes, can someone refer me to an open position? Please reach out if so. Zoom

like

I was offered a pharma role. I’m a little nervous given the backlash on here about “once in pharma you’re always in pharma”. But the role is a promotion, double my salary, super kind people (ctd.)

like

Just found out my boyfriend of 3 months (talking stage was about 6 months before making it official) slept with his ex a couple times while we were talking. After we agreed to be exclusive. Without protection. I’m so crushed 😞

like

Had a final round at BCG last Friday. After the interviews they said that the would release results today. Then I got an email today saying they will only give the results on the next Friday. What could have happened?? I also know some people how interviewed on the same day as mine and got a rejection email today.

like

McKinsey & Company Hey folks!
Was wondering what sort of life sciences projects does usually the Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company take on?
Commercial, access and pricing, M&A, transformation, implementation? (all of them perhaps?)
Basically, what would someone with an LS background be mainly working on in these firms on a day-to-day basis?
Thanks!

like

Would agencies be open to people freelancing from other countries?

Heard a lot about ordinarys products. Any specific profuct that you swear by?

like

What are some nomad options in NY if you don’t want to sign a lease?

like

I’ll be a student again so no income and no guarantors that meet income requirement. How do I secure housing? Do landlords take full payment on the lease? Any places that don’t have income verification?

like
like

What kid of job role is Sales and ops manager? Is it something that I as a Senior Salesforce Administrator should look forward?
The JD has all responsibility matching an Admin job but the title ka confusing

Additional Posts in Advertising

Confession: I never finished hey whipple. Got busy with work and life in the middle of it and never picked it back up.

I’m doing pretty well professionally 🤷🏻‍♂️

likefunny

Hey. An observation. Every post and comment on here for the past month has been negative as fuck. Yes, life is rough right now. But advertising as a paying job is hilarious and we should all take a beat to remember that.

like

Hey strategists, what’s something you would love an intern to provide you with or something they have done that made your life a little easier? (Cont.)

like

What in the world is this old spice YouTube thing ?

like

Anyone ever had a problem with not being paid for freelance work? And what did you do?
Is it worth it getting a lawyer?

like

👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
A-list #2!! And congrats to wieden I guess whatever

Post Photo
likefunny

Now how about the most toxic Agency A-List. With a short description of why it makes the list. It’s an important list. For the well being of everybody.

like

Any great resume-writer recos? I need help!

like

how many of you get high before/during work?

🙋🏻‍♂️

like

Starting my first in house role (at a non profit/NGO) on Monday after spending 9 years in agency. Any tips or words of wisdom?

like

Anyone else saw this?

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Why does it seem like there are two types of creatives...

The chill one with the most relaxed approach where they almost come off monotone.

The one who has too much energy and noticeable anxiety.


Just something I noticed in my experience. I could be way wrong.

like
likefunny

In your opinion, what advertising/branding/experiential agencies should someone targeting greater San Diego and Los Angeles go after? (Yes, it is very expensive to live in California)

like

Why do some art directors only really start looking at stuff at the 11th hour? Thus forcing people to stay late on the Friday of a 3 day weekend.

likehelpfulfunny

A truly great boss cares for her people so much she doesn’t strive to be the best but the worst, so everyone around her shines brighter by comparison.

likeuplifting

Agency producers- 3D animatic vs animatic vs boardomatic? Which medium do you think tests better in research?

like

We are hiring for several marketing roles in NY and Cambridge. Want to work for a good company with even better hours and pay? DM me. Sample roles open (below)

like

Is anyone building out a gaming and esports department at their agency or specialized roles in those fields?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal