Promotion Predicament

A senior manager at a large company has been working towards a promotion for over a year and a half. The manager had given positive feedback and expressed interest in promoting the individual. However, when the manager left the company, the promotion went to someone else, leaving the employee feeling overlooked and betrayed. The employee then spoke to their new manager who was unaware of their desire for a promotion and promised to look into it. This led to a meeting with the boss's boss, who admitted to being unaware of the employee's interest and stated that even if they had known, the decision would have been the same. The boss's boss also accused the employee of making negative remarks about the company, which the employee denied. In this frustrating situation, the advice given is for the employee to clarify the metrics and expectations for advancement with their current manager and focus on excelling in their role. It is suggested that they have an open and honest conversation about their performance and seek clarity on how their value is measured.