Red Flag? I’ve been counsel for a little under two years now and recently had my review which was glowing + my manager called me an asset to the team. So I felt encouraged to ask about a promotion to which they said promotions come “organically” and that when I start to take on bigger projects more independently we can circle back. A bit meh by this response as in BL there are milestones for promotions but doesn’t seem to be the case here…also the other counsel recently left partially due to th

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This is pretty typical in house. Also depends on if there's role room and budget room for a promotion

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This is why I explore other options every 2-3 years. I don't think I've ever had a job (big law included) where I lasted much more than 3

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I have a friend who job hopped his whole life. He’s now over 50 and no one will hire him. Also, when I am interviewing people, if they jump around too much, I see that as a red flag. What is it about you that you can’t stay in one place very long? (Unless of course they were moving up and not just around. But honestly I’ve never seen that). Do what you will just sharing my views and experience on this FWIW

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Not a flag at all.

They don’t “give” them out IHC. You need to ask for it. Promos are locked in 6 months before your review. So set a meeting to discuss your career path. Ask what the next level up is, and what they’d expect to see, etc. This gives you some milestones to hit over the coming year.

Sometimes promos are just more money. Thats the nature of the beast. Better than the alternative- more scope for the same scratch…

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All very insightful - thanks everyone ! Navigating IH is still pretty new for me so appreciate the input !

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