8 Reasons IT Pros Need To Reject A Promotion

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Technocrati,
User Rank: Ninja
2/10/2015 | 6:00:25 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

"...I've seen simply toss folks into the deep end of the pool with zero support and then scratch their heads as they watch the person drown."

I have seen this often as well Susan and it is as ill-rational as it gets. Understanding that many already in management lack this kind of foresight is scary.

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Technocrati,
User Rank: Ninja
2/10/2015 | 5:55:59 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

I really enjoyed the advice regarding promotions. Of course when I was new to the industry I jumped on every opportunity, but (many) years later, I totally understand the wisdom of not always taking the next opportunity.

Everything comes with a cost, so one has to balance ambition with practicality.

What good is an promotion if you have nothing else but that.

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David Wagner,
User Rank: Strategist
2/2/2015 | 6:04:55 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

@mejiac- Thanks. I think that's really smart. Growing your skills and planning carefully means you'll be ready when the time comes. A legitimate raise seems like the best of both worlds there. Congrats.

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jagibbons,
User Rank: Ninja
2/2/2015 | 3:14:52 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

I've seen that too, Susan. What a way to take a great employee and turn them into a bitter failure. Nobody wins. Makes me wonder, then, why does it continue to happen?

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jagibbons,
User Rank: Ninja
2/2/2015 | 3:13:47 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

As a senior manager, someone passing up a promotion because they know they have more to learn and want to learn it speaks volumes about that individual. That kind of attitude, when combined with relentless self-improvement and growth, will have very positive career results in the future.

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Susan_Nunziata,
User Rank: Strategist
1/31/2015 | 9:28:23 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

@asksqn: To your point, I've also see situations where failing managers were promoted again and again in hopes of "getting them out of the way."

The biggest failure here is not on the shoulders of the person taking the promotion, but rather on the company for failing to be realistic about the person's abilities. In my ideal dream world, every opportunity to advance would come with company-provided training to help the individual learn the leadership or other skills that they may need to develop in order to grow in their new role.

Unfortunately, most companies executives I've seen simply toss folks into the deep end of the pool with zero support and then scratch their heads as they watch the person drown.

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mejiac,
User Rank: Ninja
1/31/2015 | 4:20:37 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

(Wanted to provide an additional coment)

Amount the things Dave that you list, there's work-life balance. I think this one is critical.

I have two small kids, and thankfully I'm able to enjoy my evenings and weekends with them withouth worrying about emails or late conference calls.

I can honestly say that for the next 5-10 years I can stay where I am since it'll allow me to enjoy my kids golden years. Then after that I'll probably get bored and start seeking the next level :)

... but in the mean time, I'm enjoying every minute

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mejiac,
User Rank: Ninja
1/31/2015 | 4:11:05 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

@David,

Really great article!

I personally can testify to this. I'm still growing in my career, so I still see myself at a junior level when compared to the managers that I work with. Even thought I may have a good set of skills, I know I could never compare to the 20+ years some folks have in the area.

But thankfully I did get a raise but was kept in the same position so that I may continue to learn and growth until I'm ready for prime time :)

(I do have a personal development plan to assure that both my company and me are happy with things to come)

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mejiac,
User Rank: Ninja
1/31/2015 | 4:08:08 PM

Re: Falling on Deaf Ears, I'm afraid

@Joe Stanganelli,

Agreed, poor performance does have a difficult way to be managed, mostly because of the amount of laws that protect employees that most times work against the company and those that do want to make improvements.

And because many employes know they can't be fired, the purposely have a bad attitude, which makes the entire team uncomfortable.

Recently one of the clients I used to work at is going to a phase of layoff. It was supposevely specific departments that were being outsourced, but many employees were ear marked to be layed off... guess it was the only opportunity to be able to walk them out.

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Solo123,
User Rank: Apprentice
1/31/2015 | 9:34:31 AM

Re: Another Reason

I agree. There should be some professional and ethical concerns raised by the employee if any such demotion is taking place.

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