I tried to post this a few minutes ago so if this is a repeat I apologize.

Long story short I've been at my current job for almost three years, my current position as a supervisor for two and I have let every person I know know that I want to move up and it seems like I've either been forgotten or just passed over. I go from store to store and help out clean up stores, clean up their personnel, customers, everything else and I'm good I feel and recently I've been stuck on third for the past 3 months no 4 months to do just sat. But there is no advancement in my current store.

My question or advice I need is should I ask my GM yet again what I need to work on or why I'm not getting anywhere or let my new territory manager know i want to move up? Or should i just try another company all together? Last time I talked to my current TM it was that the store needed to be staffed before i could move but then I get put on 3rd.

I need advice or just someone to listen please. I've been at my current company going on three years come July and I've been in my current position for two years. I believe I am good at what I do and that I am a good employee. My only thing is that the past two years I've gotten in total a $0.24 raise and people have moved up past me and I feel like I've been forgotten or overlooked. I've also moved from store to store to store to help out with their stopping and getting it straightened out what have you and have moved each time about 6 to 8 months. I don't mind if all I'm going to do is bounce from store to store and help out, what I do mind is being told if I do certain things that'll give me a chance to move up and then nothing happens.

After all that being said my advice in question is should I reach out to the new territory manager that's taking over and tell him or her that I want to move up, should I ask my GM what I'm doing wrong or I need to improve? Or should I just go somewhere else completely?

I've been stuck on third shift for the past 3 Note 4 months and it's gotten to where I have to take medication to function now and I shouldn't have to do that. I'm just lost and need advice.

I just got a great job at grind burger and they really give you a fair opportunity to advance quickly

I recieved E.O.M (Employee Of the Month).2 weeks later I recieved a Promotion. 2 weeks later I was Laid off. Feeling betrayed I ripped my E.O.M photo and was Fired for Destruction of Company Property #JobSearch #HowSway

I have been with the same company sice 2016. I have tried 3 times for a different position with them . Each time i get declined.

How To Ask Your Boss For A Promotion

There comes a time in everyone's career when we need to ask for a promotion at work. As easy as this may sound, most of us are terrified with the prospect of having to go up to our boss and advocate ourselves to advance our career. It is important that we learn how to do this. You can't assume that the employer will take care of you just because you do a good job. There is a degree of self promotion that is required. In the end, if you don't ask, you won't get.

Here are some pointers on how to make the request.

Reflect

The first step in the process, is to think through what you want. Do you want more power? More money? More managerial responsibility? Is there already a position you covet, or do you wish to “create a new role”? Do you want to move up, or might a lateral move interest you? It’s also important to think about your skill set and how it aligns with the objectives of the organization. This will help you position your promotion request in a way that connects to broader strategic goals.

Do Some Research

It’s smart to gather outside intelligence too. The more senior you get, the more likely it is that your promotion is not the sole decision of your manager. Your manager’s peers have input as well, soliciting feedback from a personal board of directors on your strengths and weaknesses, and speaking to peers to try to gauge your institutional reputation. The past is precedent. Find out how others successfully pressed their cases for promotion. This might help you uncover effective strategies. Also ask your colleagues how they perceive your promotion readiness. Remember: when it comes to granting your request, it’s not just the business results [that matter.] You have to be someone that people are willing to follow.

Build Your Case

Once you’ve clarified exactly what you’re looking for, build a compelling case for why you deserve to move up. This is particularly important if you’re asking to advance ahead of your organization’s promotion cycle. Be prepared for a what-have-you done-for-me-lately mentality. Prepare a one- or two-page memo that clearly outlines your proven track record. The memo’s bullet points ought to provide concrete metrics of the impact you’ve had, descriptions of solutions you’ve delivered and financial outcomes for which you’ve been responsible. It might also include data from other divisions or consumer or employee surveys that point to your success. You’re trying to prove that you’re already working at the level you’re asking to be promoted to.

You may also want to be thinking about who your successor might be at this stage and figuring out how to champion that colleague. Show your manager that you’re working hard to develop someone else. This not only showcases your leadership capabilities; it will also relieve your boss to know that there is someone who can fill your shoes.

Consider Timing

There's no one "right time" to ask for a promotion. For some people, it may come after 10 years of hard work in one position. For others, it may come within months of starting. It depends on your career field, the turnaround of your department, the financial resources of the company, and your personal track record.

You should be savvy about when you make the request. Obviously, the week after a round of layoffs at the company or the day your team loses a key client aren’t ideal. Instead, ask after something good has happened. Perhaps you’ve just signed a major new deal or your company announced a solid earnings quarter.

Plant The Seed And Follow Up

Start by casually mentioning that you're interested in a position, either to your supervisor or someone higher up in your organization. This is an informal, possibly conversational step. Then, follow up with an email formalizing your request and reminding them of your desire. Don't be annoying with your follow-ups, but do be persistent. If there's no position currently open, send gentle reminders every few weeks to keep your desires top of mind until there is an opening. Then, you'll be the first candidate they think of for the job.

Don’t Be Reckless

Using an outside offer to get a promotion can work and often does. If nothing more, an outside job offer builds your confidence and gives you more information about your market worth. (This is particularly pertinent if your primary reason for wanting a promotion is financial.) But as a strategy to get your boss on your side, it comes with many risks. Promotion by hostage is not a good way to win friends and influence people. People generally don’t respond well to ultimatums. This tactic often has a negative impact on relationships and artificially promotes people who are not ready to be promoted in the first place. Be very careful about playing this card.

Be Patient (to a point)

It would be great if your boss agreed to promote you on the spot, but don’t count on it happening. Promotions rarely happen overnight, and you mustn’t get discouraged if you don’t immediately succeed. Be realistic. While you’re waiting, continue to do good work, sincerely look for ways to increase your impact, and elevate the level at which you operate. That said, do not ignore signs that things may not be going your way. If you look around and see others getting promotions that you’re not getting, talk to your boss. Say: Will you recommend me for a promotion when one becomes available? If you learn that you’re not on your manager’s short list, then think about whether you want to stay in your organization or look for a job elsewhere. The bright side: At least you know.

Principles To Remember

Do:

Think about the position you want and how it aligns with the objectives of your organization and manager.

Prepare a memo that clearly outlines your proven track record and provides concrete metrics on the impact you’ve had.

Ask your boss for regular feedback and advice on how you can get to the next level.

Don’t:

Assume that asking for a promotion is a one-and-done discussion. It is usually a series of ongoing conversations.

Play the “other offer” card recklessly. That tactic often has a negative impact on professional relationships.

Get discouraged if you don’t get what you want right away. Be patient.

Asking for a promotion should be a comfortable experience as long as you're prepared. Even if you don't get the promotion you were seeking, you'll have established your desires and goals with your supervisor, and will be more likely to get that promotion at the next opportunity.

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I was told by the owner that he could pay me 12$-15$ an hour, 40 hours a week. They made me the foreman after 3 months. I did that job for 1 1/2 years now they have me doing cleaning up the warehouse without any help from my coworkers. I feel unhappy there, unsafe. My office manager promoted me to his personal assistant but there is no set work for me, I float around helping everyone yet he accused me of not doing any work in the past 6 months. They don't respect me but my manager wants me to show respect to everyone which I do.

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As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Life Coach in the diverse field of Leadership Development and Personnel Management, I can tell you without a "shadow of doubt" that many people are passed over for promotion for lack of knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE is the understanding of how to get from where you are, to where you want to be in the workforce. (E.g., What am I doing right? Am I meeting or exceeding the standards? Am I on the top of my A-Game?)

Getting promoted reflects honor and respect for due diligence of assigned duties!

Here are 5 - UNDENIABLE PRINCIPLES to enhance your knowledge base:

1. KNOW...your job responsibilities. Master what you do, on a daily basis.
2. KNOW...your chain of command. Who's sees your work next after you?
3. KNOW...your duties and how they interrelated with other departments.
4. KNOW...your suspense dates and deadlines, then, meet them without fail.
5. KNOW...your capabilities and how they impact the big picture of the company.

Simple Steps, Manifest Your Best!

I Believe You Can...!

I was recently given a promotion at work and transferred to a new location...come to find out the new location they sent me too has been sold and is becoming a different store! I’m upset that they removed me from where I was at promised me a raise and then stuck it to me! The new owners seem nice kept my same pay but no raise! GM says he wasn’t aware that the store was being sold but I don’t believe one word! I depend on my job so I feel like I was left with no choice but to agree to stay with new owners... BUMMER

Basically I sold myself I told him I was a hard worker very strong team player very good with people customer service and I can get the job done even if I don't know how to do it I will ask and be taught and performed my duties to the best of my ability and I'm very good at taking directions constructive criticism anything that would help better the business and make my job more efficient and yours easier I was hired right on the spot after about a week I asked if I could do more they asked if you'd like to be a sous chef I said yes they asking you cook I said yes at home but I'm willing to learn and take constructive criticism effectively and again get the job done I was hired on work there for about three months showed initiative and I was promoted to cook after cooking for 3 months same thing applied always asking if I could do more without actually doing more but show initiative and I was rewarded with the chef job