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Does your boss advertise promotions of your teammates?
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:43 pm
When I was an engineer, I worked for the same guy for over a decade. He had two rules when it came to promotions:
1. No one can make more than him
2. He would not announce promotions to the team.
When he left, I took over the team. Unlike him, I fight hard to get my folks raises, promotions, accolades, attention, etc. In just under 3 years, I've been able to promote over half of the team and/or get folks comp adjustments. I have 3 people under me making more than I do thanks to their promotions, but I'm fine with that....they kick arse.
There are two guys I've been fighting to get promoted for over a year. I was finally successful and they moved into the most senior titles on the team (along with 2 other guys who already had the title).
I announce promotions to the team. I think they should be celebrated. When I announced these most recent ones, we were on a video call and, to say there was little excitement or joy for these guys, would be an understatement. One guy on the team congratulated them. I think people are pissed they aren't getting promoted.
Is it better for your boss to advertise the promotions of your peers to you and your team or would you rather that shite be kept quiet and you just kinda find out when you find out? I don't know if it's the environment or what, but this is the first time I've gotten that kind of cold reception to great news (these guys ABSOLUTELY earned the promotion).
1. No one can make more than him
2. He would not announce promotions to the team.
When he left, I took over the team. Unlike him, I fight hard to get my folks raises, promotions, accolades, attention, etc. In just under 3 years, I've been able to promote over half of the team and/or get folks comp adjustments. I have 3 people under me making more than I do thanks to their promotions, but I'm fine with that....they kick arse.
There are two guys I've been fighting to get promoted for over a year. I was finally successful and they moved into the most senior titles on the team (along with 2 other guys who already had the title).
I announce promotions to the team. I think they should be celebrated. When I announced these most recent ones, we were on a video call and, to say there was little excitement or joy for these guys, would be an understatement. One guy on the team congratulated them. I think people are pissed they aren't getting promoted.
Is it better for your boss to advertise the promotions of your peers to you and your team or would you rather that shite be kept quiet and you just kinda find out when you find out? I don't know if it's the environment or what, but this is the first time I've gotten that kind of cold reception to great news (these guys ABSOLUTELY earned the promotion).
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Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:47 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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. I think people are pissed they aren't getting promoted
This has nothing to do with other people getting their promotion announced.
Make sure you understand that you aren't leading some employees on with expectations that they were supposed to get a promotion and then they did not get one. Saying shite like "you did great and were ready for a promotion but we couldn't this cycle." Is basically telling them even giving their best effort won't be good enough.
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:49 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Does "your team" know about the whole creampie thing?
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:49 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Do you give then a cream pie?
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:49 pm to mmmmmbeeer
quote:
1. No one can make more than him
Sounds like a douche
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:51 pm to Rebel
quote:
Do you give then a cream pie?
Beat me to the punch on that one.
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:52 pm to mmmmmbeeer
quote:
have 3 people under me making more than I do
This seems weird.
Posted on 12/13/25 at 7:59 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Seems like a good discussion for LinkedIn
Posted on 12/13/25 at 8:01 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Weird thread
Posted on 12/13/25 at 8:02 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Do they know you’re a freak?
Posted on 12/13/25 at 8:04 pm to mmmmmbeeer
I’ll bet you serve this at your announcement ceremonies:
Posted on 12/13/25 at 8:12 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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I've been able to promote over half of the team and/or get folks comp adjustments
DEI?
How many non-binary, vertically challenged, birthing humans?
Posted on 12/13/25 at 8:17 pm to mmmmmbeeer
For starters, if someone gives AF about what someone is getting paid and it’s not them paying you, they are a shitty boss.
Always try and get your people paid as high as possible. I don’t give AF what the market says for pay, if a leader can get his people paid more, do it.
If the person under me has a different set of pay ranges and has the ability to earn more than i do by production, then I’m gonna cheer that on. I may have a better schedule or benefits from a higher position, but what that person generates for the company is gonna make me look better as a leader. That’s what i would care about.
You are only as good as the people under you. The more fire they have, the better you are
Always try and get your people paid as high as possible. I don’t give AF what the market says for pay, if a leader can get his people paid more, do it.
If the person under me has a different set of pay ranges and has the ability to earn more than i do by production, then I’m gonna cheer that on. I may have a better schedule or benefits from a higher position, but what that person generates for the company is gonna make me look better as a leader. That’s what i would care about.
You are only as good as the people under you. The more fire they have, the better you are
Posted on 12/14/25 at 12:35 am to mmmmmbeeer
I guess I look at it as you've got us all gathered to celebrate someone, or in your example a couple of people, getting promoted.
So, either
1. These were promotions for positions I either didn't apply to or weren't qualified for, in which case while I don't begrudge them for bettering themselves, kudos to them and all that, I don't give a frick about those people getting a promotion and have other shite I could be doing with my time,
OR
2. I was one of the people who applied/was qualified and didn't get the job, in which case, why would I want to act fake happy about not getting the gig?
So, either
1. These were promotions for positions I either didn't apply to or weren't qualified for, in which case while I don't begrudge them for bettering themselves, kudos to them and all that, I don't give a frick about those people getting a promotion and have other shite I could be doing with my time,
OR
2. I was one of the people who applied/was qualified and didn't get the job, in which case, why would I want to act fake happy about not getting the gig?
Posted on 12/14/25 at 12:46 am to patnuh
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This seems weird.
It's not uncommon to have managers making more than long tenured single contributors.
At least for base salary, bonus and stock targets percentages typically higher.
This post was edited on 12/14/25 at 12:49 am
Posted on 12/14/25 at 5:55 am to mmmmmbeeer
If it puts them in a supervisory position it obviously needs to be announced.
I think it’s great people in the workplace get good recognition especially in an environment where it’s lacking.
As another said, just be sure you aren’t inadvertently leading someone to believe the position is theirs.
I think it’s great people in the workplace get good recognition especially in an environment where it’s lacking.
As another said, just be sure you aren’t inadvertently leading someone to believe the position is theirs.
Posted on 12/14/25 at 6:15 am to castorinho
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It's not uncommon to have managers making more than long tenured single contributors. At least for base salary, bonus and stock targets percentages typically higher.
Did you mean to say this the opposite?
ETA: generally speaking it’s more common for a manager to make more than who works for them in regards to workforce in general
This post was edited on 12/14/25 at 6:17 am
Posted on 12/14/25 at 8:13 am to mmmmmbeeer
We have Workday . I don’t advertise promotions ; but everyone in the company knows that morning when they see the title change .
Pay, I’m fine either way. I can see an example where a 15 year employee is managing a 40 year employee who just trying to get a few more years in until retirement.
Pay, I’m fine either way. I can see an example where a 15 year employee is managing a 40 year employee who just trying to get a few more years in until retirement.
Posted on 12/14/25 at 9:06 am to mmmmmbeeer
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When I announced these most recent ones, we were on a video call and, to say there was little excitement or joy for these guys, would be an understatement.
You made the meeting last longer by telling other people about someone else making more money. That’s two strikes in one breath.
I am like you to the extent that I want everyone to get everything they can. I am not like you when it comes to celebrating in a meeting. No one wants to be in that meeting. Make it go as fast as possible.
Posted on 12/14/25 at 9:40 am to mmmmmbeeer
Came here for the creampie comments. I am not disappointed.
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