Are you in line yet for that big promotion at work? How long have you been waiting? Does a job title upgrade feel long overdue?
Climbing the proverbial corporate ladder is something often encouraged, revered, and praised. Landing that next promotion can be a driving force in your career that provides your career with intention and focus.
The phrase, “I’m getting promoted,” generally has positive connotations. It often means you get a chance to develop some new skills, have a little more authority, work on more exciting projects, maybe manage a larger team, take on more responsibility, have a more impressive title, and get a nice bump in salary & benefits. Also, promotions can boost your professional value in the eyes of others. After all, your job title often signals your level of seniority, accomplishment, and credibility in your industry.
Wanting to get promoted is perfectly normal and often expected of you at any large organization. However, pursuing a promotion can teeter between a healthy ambition and a draining obsession.
Getting Promoted Has Significant Benefits
I have my fair share of chasing promotions. After I finished my MBA, I began my first brand management role at CloroxCLX+0.3%, a reputable, competitive company known for its leading consumer brands.
One of the main reasons I decided to work as a marketer there wasn’t necessarily because I wanted to market trash bags or drain openers, the first two products I managed, but because I wanted to establish some credibility for myself as a marketer. When you’re working as a marketer at a leading consumer packaged goods company where the training is rigorous, your colleagues are top-notch, and the standards are high, getting promoted is a sign of true success.
