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I started sending monthly highlight recaps to my manager with specific client wins, metrics, and feedback. It felt awkward at first, but it’s helped me stay top of mind and advocate for growth. You can be humble and strategic about making your impact visible.
I brought in 2 million above forecast organic growth last year. Literally saved the company. I’ve been operating as my own manager for 2.5 years, at the company for 6 year without a promotion. My managing director had to fight tooth and nail with network leadership to get me 15k spot bonus, which was 8k net after tax/deductions. Nobody cares, we’re just lines in on a spreadsheet.
You gave to grind for years and years until your wits end to maybe get some sort of recognition, maybe
Dang. This is a reality check
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Do you have regular check-in’s with your manager, whether that be biweekly or monthly? If you don’t, you may want to start this way you can share your wins with them in the call so they’re in the know. Otherwise make sure you write them all down for when your company does end of year goals/rating! Be sure to add it all in.