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Jim Farnsworth


Career development 21h
I’ve been working as an economist in the department for three years and was hoping I’d be promoted to head of the department. But no, they told me they’re hiring some random outsider for the position, someone with no experience, just because he’s “very motivated”.
Am I not motivated? I also have actual work experience. How can I change management’s mind? Thanks.

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  • Victoria Restrepo

    16h
    Best answer

    Jim, it’s great that you love your job enough to continue to grow in it. Sometimes other people see something different in us. You may think you are... a very motivated person but they may be seeing something different. Are you motivated in the things they need or motivated in general? It could be an opportunity for you to meet with them and ask where they think you need more growth or help as you’d like to continue to grow in the company. Do they know you would like to continue to grow with them? Good luck! more

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  • Phindile Mahlangu

    1h

    You cannot decide on a HR perspective with the line manager. Not a promotion for a period of 3 years working experience there are certain things you... don't need to address on a working deligents they can be vulnerable. Unemployment equity kills more

  • Priver Prossy

    6h

    Sometimes your value is seen and felt once you are seen on a different table. 3 years are enough , you can sel your experience somewhere else.

  • Last First

    15h

    If supply and demand actually explained things there wouldn't be a multi-billion dollar industry of getting people to go against their best interests.... Learn MMT less more

  • Victoria Restrepo

    16h

    Jim, it’s great that you love your job enough to continue to grow in it. Sometimes other people see something different in us. You may think you are... a very motivated person but they may be seeing something different. Are you motivated in the things they need or motivated in general? It could be an opportunity for you to meet with them and ask where they think you need more growth or help as you’d like to continue to grow in the company. Do they know you would like to continue to grow with them? Good luck! more

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  • Rick G.

    18h

    Same thing happened to me I’m a white middle aged male with over 25 years experience. They passed me over twice and each time hires an Asian female... with much less experience. Feel like I’m being discriminated against. more