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I was wondering how long I should wait after having asked for a promotion to know an answer one way or the other. I asked to be promoted about a month ago and nothing seems to be forthcoming. Is this enough of a period to wait? Also, should I take the initiative and ask my boss about it, or should I just wait? Any insight would be great.
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I was wondering how long I should wait after having asked for a promotion to know an answer one way or the other. I asked to be promoted about a month ago and nothing seems to be forthcoming. Is this enough of a period to wait? Also, should I take the initiative and ask my boss about it, or should I just wait? Any insight would be great.
salary promotion
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
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asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
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I asked to be promoted<-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00
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up vote
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I was wondering how long I should wait after having asked for a promotion to know an answer one way or the other. I asked to be promoted about a month ago and nothing seems to be forthcoming. Is this enough of a period to wait? Also, should I take the initiative and ask my boss about it, or should I just wait? Any insight would be great.
salary promotion
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
40326
asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
I was wondering how long I should wait after having asked for a promotion to know an answer one way or the other. I asked to be promoted about a month ago and nothing seems to be forthcoming. Is this enough of a period to wait? Also, should I take the initiative and ask my boss about it, or should I just wait? Any insight would be great.
salary promotion
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
40326
asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
40326
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
40326
edited Jan 4 '13 at 12:36
SheyMouse
40326
40326
asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
asked Jan 4 '13 at 6:21
H.T.
2215
2215
1
I asked to be promoted<-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00
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1
I asked to be promoted<-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00
1
1
I asked to be promoted <-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
I asked to be promoted <-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00
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Do you have regular 1 to 1's / monthly catch up meetings with them? If so, that would be a good time to raise the issue (albeit gently) - would your boss be the person to even ask, or would it be someone from HR (again this is something you could ask if you have regular meetings).
I think this soon after Christmas might be too early to expect an answer (as some larger organisations can take multiple months to get a decision approved), but if you were to speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the process (being helpful rather than simply asking for an answer can work wonders!) this can be a good way to provide a gentle nudge to get things moving
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
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+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
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In general, I would say a month is about the right amount if time to wait. There shouldn't be any harm in a gentle reminder to him/her.
The only thing I would consider is that this time of year can be hectic and distracting. Your request may have been pushed down the to-do list in the lead up to Christmas. Particularly if you have had year end tasks to complete. If this is the case, give it another week so your boss can get back up to date.
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
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up vote
-2
down vote
I believe this question require more details in order to answer accurately.
What is the out come of last meeting?
What did your boss say in the last meeting?
Are you eligible for promotion in first place?
What frequently promotion cycle occurs in your organization? Yearly or Half-yearly?
Now since we don't know answers to any of these questions, I assume there is no action plan was not defined in your last meeting with your boss and you are eligible for promotion. Now I believe set up a followup meeting with a boss and ask the following questions.
What is the process of getting promotion for an eligible employee?
Where your promotion request as per the process?
How much time it takes to finish that process and when you get promotion letter?
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
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Jan 4 '13 at 14:56
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Do you have regular 1 to 1's / monthly catch up meetings with them? If so, that would be a good time to raise the issue (albeit gently) - would your boss be the person to even ask, or would it be someone from HR (again this is something you could ask if you have regular meetings).
I think this soon after Christmas might be too early to expect an answer (as some larger organisations can take multiple months to get a decision approved), but if you were to speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the process (being helpful rather than simply asking for an answer can work wonders!) this can be a good way to provide a gentle nudge to get things moving
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Do you have regular 1 to 1's / monthly catch up meetings with them? If so, that would be a good time to raise the issue (albeit gently) - would your boss be the person to even ask, or would it be someone from HR (again this is something you could ask if you have regular meetings).
I think this soon after Christmas might be too early to expect an answer (as some larger organisations can take multiple months to get a decision approved), but if you were to speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the process (being helpful rather than simply asking for an answer can work wonders!) this can be a good way to provide a gentle nudge to get things moving
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Do you have regular 1 to 1's / monthly catch up meetings with them? If so, that would be a good time to raise the issue (albeit gently) - would your boss be the person to even ask, or would it be someone from HR (again this is something you could ask if you have regular meetings).
I think this soon after Christmas might be too early to expect an answer (as some larger organisations can take multiple months to get a decision approved), but if you were to speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the process (being helpful rather than simply asking for an answer can work wonders!) this can be a good way to provide a gentle nudge to get things moving
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
Do you have regular 1 to 1's / monthly catch up meetings with them? If so, that would be a good time to raise the issue (albeit gently) - would your boss be the person to even ask, or would it be someone from HR (again this is something you could ask if you have regular meetings).
I think this soon after Christmas might be too early to expect an answer (as some larger organisations can take multiple months to get a decision approved), but if you were to speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the process (being helpful rather than simply asking for an answer can work wonders!) this can be a good way to provide a gentle nudge to get things moving
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
answered Jan 4 '13 at 10:49
Dibstar
3,27841741
3,27841741
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
add a comment |Â
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
+1 for “speak to your boss to see if there is anything you can do to help with the processâ€Â.
– J. C. Salomon
Jan 5 '13 at 23:07
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
In general, I would say a month is about the right amount if time to wait. There shouldn't be any harm in a gentle reminder to him/her.
The only thing I would consider is that this time of year can be hectic and distracting. Your request may have been pushed down the to-do list in the lead up to Christmas. Particularly if you have had year end tasks to complete. If this is the case, give it another week so your boss can get back up to date.
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
In general, I would say a month is about the right amount if time to wait. There shouldn't be any harm in a gentle reminder to him/her.
The only thing I would consider is that this time of year can be hectic and distracting. Your request may have been pushed down the to-do list in the lead up to Christmas. Particularly if you have had year end tasks to complete. If this is the case, give it another week so your boss can get back up to date.
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
In general, I would say a month is about the right amount if time to wait. There shouldn't be any harm in a gentle reminder to him/her.
The only thing I would consider is that this time of year can be hectic and distracting. Your request may have been pushed down the to-do list in the lead up to Christmas. Particularly if you have had year end tasks to complete. If this is the case, give it another week so your boss can get back up to date.
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
In general, I would say a month is about the right amount if time to wait. There shouldn't be any harm in a gentle reminder to him/her.
The only thing I would consider is that this time of year can be hectic and distracting. Your request may have been pushed down the to-do list in the lead up to Christmas. Particularly if you have had year end tasks to complete. If this is the case, give it another week so your boss can get back up to date.
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:29
SheyMouse
40326
40326
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
add a comment |Â
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
1
1
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
... why is a month about the right amount of time? Why is there no harm in a gentle reminder?
– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
I believe this question require more details in order to answer accurately.
What is the out come of last meeting?
What did your boss say in the last meeting?
Are you eligible for promotion in first place?
What frequently promotion cycle occurs in your organization? Yearly or Half-yearly?
Now since we don't know answers to any of these questions, I assume there is no action plan was not defined in your last meeting with your boss and you are eligible for promotion. Now I believe set up a followup meeting with a boss and ask the following questions.
What is the process of getting promotion for an eligible employee?
Where your promotion request as per the process?
How much time it takes to finish that process and when you get promotion letter?
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
3
This is a comment not an answer.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 4 '13 at 14:56
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
I believe this question require more details in order to answer accurately.
What is the out come of last meeting?
What did your boss say in the last meeting?
Are you eligible for promotion in first place?
What frequently promotion cycle occurs in your organization? Yearly or Half-yearly?
Now since we don't know answers to any of these questions, I assume there is no action plan was not defined in your last meeting with your boss and you are eligible for promotion. Now I believe set up a followup meeting with a boss and ask the following questions.
What is the process of getting promotion for an eligible employee?
Where your promotion request as per the process?
How much time it takes to finish that process and when you get promotion letter?
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
3
This is a comment not an answer.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 4 '13 at 14:56
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
up vote
-2
down vote
I believe this question require more details in order to answer accurately.
What is the out come of last meeting?
What did your boss say in the last meeting?
Are you eligible for promotion in first place?
What frequently promotion cycle occurs in your organization? Yearly or Half-yearly?
Now since we don't know answers to any of these questions, I assume there is no action plan was not defined in your last meeting with your boss and you are eligible for promotion. Now I believe set up a followup meeting with a boss and ask the following questions.
What is the process of getting promotion for an eligible employee?
Where your promotion request as per the process?
How much time it takes to finish that process and when you get promotion letter?
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
I believe this question require more details in order to answer accurately.
What is the out come of last meeting?
What did your boss say in the last meeting?
Are you eligible for promotion in first place?
What frequently promotion cycle occurs in your organization? Yearly or Half-yearly?
Now since we don't know answers to any of these questions, I assume there is no action plan was not defined in your last meeting with your boss and you are eligible for promotion. Now I believe set up a followup meeting with a boss and ask the following questions.
What is the process of getting promotion for an eligible employee?
Where your promotion request as per the process?
How much time it takes to finish that process and when you get promotion letter?
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
answered Jan 4 '13 at 8:48
Ramya
88421130
88421130
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Jan 4 '13 at 14:56
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Jan 4 '13 at 14:56
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I asked to be promoted<-- well what did your boss say when you asked? There is a lot more information needed before anyone can give you meaningful insight into your situation– Elysian Fields♦
Jan 4 '13 at 14:49
Related: How should I approach my boss about a raise/promotion and I am being paid less than I would like, how can I change this? and How do I properly follow up with a hiring manager to check on the status of a promotion?
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:12
Hi H, welcome to the Workplace SE, the site for questions about navigating the professional workplace. The above links may contain information you might find helpful. If there's anything in those posts that don't answer your question, consider an edit to your post to further differentiate yours. Good luck, and welcome! :)
– jmort253♦
Jan 4 '13 at 15:16
enderland she said she would get back to me
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 22:55
jmort253 my question is different becuase one I already asked and two I want to know how long after asking I should wait this about a job i already have not about an interview where there could be a difference.
– H.T.
Jan 5 '13 at 23:00