My promotion dates were postponed by 1 year as a penalty. What shall I do?

[Anonymous]

I was my 2. month in the organisation and I sent a document that I was not supposed to send but I didn't know that. Therefore, I was taken a disciplinary action and my promotion dates were postponed by 1 year. So, my coworkers who entered the organisation around the same date as me are going to promote in the future but I would always be 1 year behind them.

We normally are supposed two work in a position for at least 2 years to promote from juniorship to seniorship but now I need to wait for at least 3 years. In the end of my 2. year in the organisation, I think of applying for other companies to be hired as a senior specialist so that I would not have to wait for 1 year more to be senior. Is this a good idea?

[Flatmanlewis]

I was once told something early in my career that may be of value to you. I had made a mistake and was later overlooked for a position I wanted. Not too long afterward the person they selected failed miserably in the position and was relieved. They passed over three other far more senior people who wanted that now vacant position and chose me. Several months later I was told why I had been selected.


When a few of us had been overlooked two other coworkers became bitter, criticized the selection that had been made, and slandered the person they had chosen. Even though they were factually correct - the person they chose was not qualified and his performance eventually revealed that - their bitterness and malcontent attitude turned others off to them. When I had been overlooked I congratulated the person they chose and asked the unit leadership what advice they could offer to make me better qualified for the next time they had a vacancy.


As they said “You sometimes learn a lot more about a person when you see how they handle setbacks and disappointments than you learn when they get what they want.” That never left me and I try and remember that to this day.


Maybe package yourself with positive outlook and thank them for the opportunity to learn from your mistake. You may end up impressing them more with your character than you would’ve without this opportunity.

[Anonymous]

It's understandable that you're frustrated with the postponement of your promotion. Before making any decisions, consider discussing the situation with your superiors. Explain your perspective, express your commitment to growth, and inquire about potential ways to accelerate the promotion timeline. Open communication may help find a resolution without having to change companies. If the situation remains unchanged, exploring external opportunities can be an option, but weigh the pros and cons of leaving against the potential benefits of gaining seniority sooner elsewhere.

[DreamCrescent]

yes. most definitely

at least do your part and try to get your higher level job at a different company. you learned from your mistake, don’t just sit and wait for the disciplinary action to run out

it’s a real longshot but sometimes if you get another job, your current company might counter to retain you. might be unlikely in your situation

now what you need to watch out for most of all is your references. please don’t give the contact info of your current boss who has initiated your HR discipline and promotion postponement. you’ll need to find someone who will say good things about you

good luck

[Avicenna]

Look at the big picture to decide.

[Nikki1989]

Find a better job.

[In_Trance]

Find a new job