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Asking for a promotion can be stressful. Should you wait until the perfect time?
There is no perfect time but let's discuss how you can plan to ask.
You Are Ready To Grow
Have you done a good job with your responsibilities since you started?
Do you feel like you've mastered your tasks?
If can confidently say "yes" to both of these,, it's an excellent time to ask for a promotion.
Quiz
Which of these best reflects that you are "ready to grow?"
Every job has certain responsibilities. If you can state what you have done and how you met each, then it can be time to ask for a promotion. Feeling unmotivated, working a lot, or doing tasks as instructed, do not necessarily mean you are productive (or ready for a promotion).
Read The Room (In This Case The Company)
Do you know what's currently happening at your company?
New positions/new employees
Company downsizing
More clients/more investments
Layoffs/cutting hours
If more opportunities are available, pitch for a promotion. If the company has stopped hiring and slowed down on spending, consider waiting a little longer.
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Annual Performance Review
Most companies have a yearly or mid-year performance review for their employees. The focus of these discussions is to discuss your accomplishments and growth areas over a period of time.
If you've done an excellent job, talk to your supervisor about what more you can accomplish with a promotion.
Quiz
You had your performance review and your supervisor did not bring up any opportunity for growth. You'd like a raise. What should you consider doing?
The performance review is a good time to talk about your options but it isn't the only option. You can follow up later if the opportunity did not present itself. The other options could cause you to feel personally upset and affect how you view working with your supervisor. Find the appropriate time to ask.
Take Action
Have you considered a promotion but are too afraid to ask? You don't have to wait for the "perfect" time.
If the list below sounds like you, take the time to plan out your conversation then ask for that promotion!
This Byte has been authored by
Terrian Garvis
Anime Lover, Self Care Motivator, & Educator