Is there a link between networking and promotion? I don’t enjoy socialising with my colleagues so I always eat lunch on my own. I think it’s a total waste of time waiting for everyone to get ready and when I eat on my own, I don’t have to accommodate to anyone and can just eat whatever I want. Also I’m just one person, I dont have to wait long before I get a seat and can always skip long queues.
I don’t know if I’m thinking too much but I noticed that everyone in my team has been promoted at least once except for me. I don’t think it’s a performance issue because I’ve always been hitting my KPIs. It’s my eighth year in the dept this year so seniority wise, it should be my turn this year right? But the promotion went to this girl who only joined us last year. I’m not in my boss’ bad books cos when he came back from his overseas trip, he still got me a souvenir but of course I’m not as close to him as my colleagues who go out drinking with him after work.
It’s not that I’m hard up for a promotion but I’m just wondering if I have reached my peak here and should consider jumping ship. Has anyone experienced this before too or am I thinking too much?
Here are what netizens think:
- I believe that there is. As someone who has been in the workforce for more than 15 years, I’ve seen first-hand how networking has helped my colleagues and me to secure job promotions. It’s an essential part of career advancement.
- It’s no secret that networking can open doors, build contacts and create opportunities. But is there a direct link between networking and job promotion?
- It’s about making genuine connections and building relationships. It’s about engaging with people, listening to their stories and learning from their experiences. It’s also about sharing your own experiences and being open to advice.