So...a few days ago, my brother talked me into applying for a promotion at work, to a Tech Sr, or Tech II as we used to call them. I wasn't going to try for it because I don't really meet the time requirements since I've only been here 2 years and you're supposed to have 4, but I decided, after much badgering from him, that it couldn't possibly hurt to express my interest. And so, I emailed my boss, Sharon.
Yesterday, she didn't say a word to me about it, but I didn't think that was unusual. Then, we all got an email about a new Lead Tech (supervisor) position that they had created and, as it turns out, apparently that position swallowed the funding for the promotion I was going for, and now, there is no Tech II position open. *sigh*
The good news? My brother is a shoe in for the supervisor position. Apparently, no one else is going for it, and everyone basically knows he's going to get it. It's just a matter of paperwork at this point, as near as I can tell. So of course, I'm thrilled to death for him. He's finally getting what he deserves, and I am really, truly proud of him.
...and then there's the selfish part of me that's a bit miffed that the promotion I could have, potentially (though highly unlikely) gotten has been taken away before I even truly had a chance to go for it. Of course, his Tech II position will open up eventually, but honestly, I don't think I will be able to be in an "authority" position under him, and Krystle would get it over Paul or me simply because she's a brown nosed, ass kissing suck up, and work ethic doesn't count as much as it should, sometimes.
The moral of the story? It looks like I may need to find another job if I ever want to get any sort of promotion. And that my friends sucks ass. I really like it here...
God that SUCKS! I mean, yeah, that's awesome for your brother because I'm sure he works really hard too and deserves the position but like...come on! Maybe when his Tech II job opens, you should try going for it anyway. You may not have enough years yet, but you've certainly put in enough time over the years to have done two more. Besides, you never know. Even applicant would be taken into consideration. And you are bloody good at what you do - a blind man could see that.
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