Dec 11
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Stewarding Department: Why Haven’t I Been Promoted?
Regardless of the fact that the global economy is getting worse by the day, it seems like everyone else around you is getting promoted. Meanwhile, you seem to be stuck in the same job, doing the same things every day. Curiously, however, you seem to be great at your job. You know how to do your job well. In fact, you are a pretty great steward. Perhaps, you’re wondering, “Why haven’t I been promoted?” Here are a few reasons why you may have been overlooked:
- You’re the hotel or restaurant ghost. They know you’re there but they can’t see you. Your co-workers do not see you or hardly talk to you. Your boss does not feel your presence. Yes, you clean the dishes quite effectively and you never fail to make the floor shine so well, but people hardly notice you work in the hotel or restaurant. Also, it is hard to gauge what you want. Often, people who are silent are presumed to be happy about their present status. If you hardly make noise, your boss will likely think that you are not interested in bigger responsibilities.
- You do not take initiative. Although you are great with your job, you do not take initiative. You do the same thing over and over again. Although you are doing a great job, you do not challenge yourself to be better. You do not initiate changes or improvements. You do not contribute anything special. As a result, your boss does not see you as a person who can create big changes for the whole organization. Remember that the way you are perceived by your boss and your co-workers is important. You need to take on responsibilities and volunteer for things. You need to challenge yourself.
- You are a slacker. If you are viewed as someone unreliable or undependable, you will not be considered for a promotion. It is important that you do not just finish your tasks; you need to finish them in time. You also need to do them well. Promotions are earned. You need to work hard in order to earn them.
- You do not get along with people. First of all, you need to get along well with your boss. The truth is that the kind of relationship you have with your boss can affect your status in the hotel or the restaurant. If your boss doesn’t like you, it is doubtful if he would consider you for a promotion. Aside from your boss, you also need to get along with your supervisor. He can help earn a promotion. He can be your mentor and he can give you a “heads up” about upcoming promotions. Aside from these two people, you also need to get along with your co-workers. The kind of relationship you have with your co-workers speaks loudly of the kind of relationship you will likely have with them if you are the boss yourself.
- You complain – a lot! It is good to be open about your feelings, but if you have a very nasty and critical attitude, it is doubtful if you will be considered for a higher position. Be very careful about what you say about the management because these may turn out to be ammunitions that the management can use against you.
If you believe that none of the above mentioned reasons applies to you and you’re still wondering, “Why haven’t I been promoted?”. Perhaps, there are other reasons. For instance, you may not possess the qualifications necessary for the position. In which case, you might consider fulfilling all the qualifications first, starting with the right training or education.