I've been a brand strategist at my agency for over three years and have been working closely with my boss toward a promotion. However, after a year, it feels like the goalpost keeps shifting. I enjoy my boss and work environment, but I’m eager to advance in my career. Any advice?

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Get an offer for a sr strat role at another agency. That usually lights a fire under their ass. Just be ready to take competing offer if they call your bluff

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get a copy of your growth sheet, if there is one, and use that as a conversation. it could help them to see that you’re ready, instead of going off their own opinion. if you dont have one, i could send you a couple i have

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Could you please share that with me?

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Good that you are working with them, bad that it isn't happening. Would maybe be helpful to clarify the expectation and set milestones for them. Document what you are doing and have that ready to go when the time comes. Sometimes they do keep stringing you along, other times they just need a good reminder of your goals.

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