I have been working above my level for about 2 years now. My boss agrees it's time for the promotion to senior and that I am deserving but HR doesn't have time and we are "too heavy". Time to go?

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Your promotion should not be contingent upon the account staff plan nor the agency hierarchy. They wouldn’t want you to compare your career path and readiness to others, and they shouldn’t do that either.

HR does not have a role in promotions other than enacting what the managers say. So it’s a bullshit answer.

Time to have a super candid conversation, and start looking

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HR "doesn't have time"?! Lmao! Your boss is lying to your face. Absolutely start looking!

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Thanks guys. Yea it's too bad because I'm in a good spot and love my boss. It's like my career is being held back because the agency is a mess and I am letting it happen. Time for change!

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That might be the lamest excuse ever. Leave and go make what you’re worth somewhere else

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"Top heavy"

Yes! I waited way to long for my senior role because I basically waited for another senior to quit and I still feel that it slowed my career. Plus you’ll get more money jumping ship. The only caveat would be is if you have an amazing boss that you are learning a lot from or your client does awesome work.

Yep! Get out, find someone that will give you that role, and appreciate the work you can do. You can always come back to your agency and if they really want to keep you they’ll counter offer. But go get what you’re worth.

Yes. Byeeeeeee.

Time to leave. That’s a load of 🐄💩

Yes

Time to leave. If you’ve been functioning above your level for 2 years, your boss is either lying when they agree with you, or about the reasons why it’s not happening.

HR’s role in this instance is to make sure talent stays and that they remain competitive in their offer to you... no?

Just go!

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