You Can’t Sit Out Office Politics
Why Avoiding Office Politics Could Be Hurting Your Career Growth
I work harder than anyone else in the office, but my supervisor didn’t promote me.
One of my friends told me this last year, and I said, “Your supervisor’s job is not to promote you; his job is to hire good talent to get the job done; you have to promote yourself.”
You get promoted for your visibility and not your ability. While working hard is necessary for success in respected companies, dedication alone won’t guarantee a promotion; you must be visible to decision-makers. Sometimes, excelling in your role might actually hinder your chances of promotion, as your supervisor may fear finding your replacement. Is it fair? No, but many individuals miss out on promotions for this reason.
So, if your supervisor calls you on your day off or after an hour to pick the slack when coworkers fall short and you are still not getting promoted, keep reading.
The dumbest thing people say is this, “I don’t want to play office politics.”
You are not getting promoted because you say statements like, “I don’t want to play politics.” This statement sends two messages to your company.
