TIL: Dry Promotions. Your story of being promoted without any pay raise?

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Hey, so a little context here, I work as a product designer and just completed 6 months at this company and a product owner recently quit. They promote me to product owner and product designer and release the performance review late which shows that I only Meet All Expectations and hence am not eligible for a pay raise. And my manager says to me that this is sort of an intermediate step into being promoted and this is to give you more responsibilities so you can grow and get promoted. All this seems like complete fucking bullshit to me and idk how to navigate through this, any experienced professionals if you wanna share some advice?

Let’s explore the concept of life continuing without a salary hike or promotion. A dry promotion, also known as a no-raise promotion, occurs when an employee receives an upgraded job title and additional responsibilities without a corresponding increase in compensation. While this situation can be frustrating, there are several ways to approach it: Negotiate: If you find yourself in this position, consider negotiating with your employer. Politely express your interest in taking on the new responsibilities but also discuss the need for a salary increase. You might propose revisiting the issue in a few months if an immediate raise isn’t feasible. Network and Build Goodwill: Even without a salary increase, a dry promotion can offer benefits. Use the opportunity to network, meet new people, and demonstrate your commitment to the company. Sometimes, goodwill can lead to future/new opportunities and higher pay down the line. Emotional Well-Being: Remember that money isn’t the sole motivator. A study found that emotional well-being rises with income up to a certain point, beyond which further income doesn’t significantly impact happiness. Consider other aspects of your job satisfaction beyond just the paycheck. Gender Disparities: Mostly women often feel greater pressure to accept dry promotions and may hesitate to negotiate. In many cases, women earn less than their male counterparts for similar roles. Advocating for fair compensation is essential, regardless of gender. In summary, while a dry promotion can be disappointing, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons. Consider your overall job satisfaction, long-term career goals, and the value of networking and goodwill within your organization. Ultimately, life goes on, and you can continue to grow professionally even without an immediate raise or promotion.

I was expecting promotion this year. Someone two years junior from me gor promoted, ps different team same manager. My manager told me I am very good technically but need to grow on other aspects, did not told me what are the other aspects. He told me they will promote me once the project I am working on ends and my performance is good. Disheartened!! Worked my ass off last year, took initiatives even though no support from the team.

Linkedin and twitter feed is filled with it 😅

What the hell is wrong with companies these days? They are trying to take advantage of laid off people!! I had 2 offers from renowned companies, both of them quoted me numbers and I agreed with. And now, the HR calls me and says since you don’t have a counter offer we can’t offer you that much we promised you earlier. Well, f*** you. I have competing offers but just got them confirmed over calls. As soon as I get them, I’m gonna kick your offer and never coming back doesn’t matter how much you pay. And for sure, I am gonna keep you hanging till the very last moment of joining date and then just write a apology mail (which I wouldn’t even mean) saying that sorry I can’t join tomorrow. You get what you deserve. I deserve better compensation, better people and not just the ones who goes back on their words. F*** you again!!

Just came to know from a friend. How incompetent are management to promote someone to just lay them off citing performance reasons.

In my organisation the salary revision/promotion cycle is delayed. What about yours? Did you get it? Was it enough to beat the inflation at least? How much weightage was given to office attendance? Share your scenes/rant in this post.