should I ask for a promotion?

Here is an excellent converstation:



How to Change the World: Ten Questions With Penelope Trunk: Career Guidance for This Century

Question: When should I ask for a promotion?



Answer: Maybe never. The average salary increase is four percent. Is that going to change your life in any meaningful way? On top of that, someone is promoting you up their ladder, but their ladder is not necessarily your best path. So stay focused on where you want to go instead of the paths other people have created for you. Getting a promotion is so last century. Instead of letting last century’s carrots dictate your workplace rewards, figure out what will be really meaningful to you: training, mentoring, flex time, whatever it is that means more than four percent more money. These are all things that can really improve your life and your career.

Does it make sense? In one way it does. But generally when accepting a job, we also should look at the career progression in the organization. If it doesn't match your expectation, then there is no reasoning for accepting it in the first place.



In a more holistic sense, it is true. Just stay focussed on where you want to go, and you will reach your destination!