I took on additional responsibilities with the promise of a promotion 'soon'. A year later, I'm doing the job without the title or compensation. Has anyone successfully navigated this limbo? How did you approach the conversation without burning bridges?

I got offered a management role, but I hate the idea of giving up hands-on work. Is moving up always the right move? I love coding, but the next step up is all meetings and spreadsheets. Am I crazy for considering turning down a promotion?

Hi folks, I’m grossly underpaid and my work output + impact warrants a promotion and a fat hike imo. But being told that this is not possible mid year. What can I do to make it happen? Haven’t had a proper conversation regarding this with manager yet.

Knew this as concept but didn't know the term. Learnt it last week on one of my posts here Have you faced this in any of your previous companies?

Looking for genuine and non diplomatic answers since it will be anonymous. It is upto you to reveal the name of the company you resigned from. Lets discuss!!! I will go first - I quit my last organisation (a famous UPI company) in 2020 because, they still are in old technology. No cloud computing, no kubernates, no terraform. Their entire baremetal infra are in 2 DCs (Mumbai and Bangalore). Leadership ideas are outdated. I was very much bored and looking for a change.

Have you been in such a situation where you joined a 'high growth, super fast' organisation and 1 week into, you know you made a mistake. Thinking you should give the company a chance, it's more than a year and you have not moved. Your mental and physical health have started taking a toll. Has it happened with you? How did you break free?

In this year's appraisal cycle, I got a good performance rating but bad hike and no promotion 😔 Currently multiple projects are highly dependant on me, and it will be difficult for the company to find a good replacement (Subtle flex, but it's true), and due to this I feel like I'm underpaid at my current level. Have you ever been in a similar situation? How did you negotiate a better salary? Should I look for a better offer outside and ask my current org if they can match it or resign? Because next appraisal/promotion will only happen a year later from now. Please share your experience of negotiating better salary at current org by getting a better offer outside, how did it go and what was the outcome?

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 had been toiling in my current organization for a good while despite the compensation not being totally fair. Whenever I brought this discussion up with the CEO, he always played the friend card and promised to give me what I deserve once the company raises the next round. He also claimed to have supposedly saved me from the layoffs which was completely in his control in the first place. Now I got a better offer, kind of like a dream offer- one that I well deserve, and have convinced a challenging panel to get. One small concern is that during the initial stages of the application, I lied about how much I was getting paid currently. Now that I actually made it and got the offer, I have to submit the documents. How far are these things taken seriously?

How can I go about securing a promotion at work before the usual time frame, transitioning from one level to a higher position? If you've experienced such a progression, I'd love to hear about the strategies and actions you took that led to your success.