The objective in life as a professional is to grow and advance. Oftentimes, people block their own advancement due to not receiving an offer they feel they deserve or what they envisioned, consequently standing in their own way of growth. People have to realize that a promotion with no pay increase is certainly not the mission, but a promotion with less of an increase than desired- can still be a great move. One should absolutely aim to fly high, but should never crawl down low when they could be marching in the middle. If you are making $40,000 and feel like you should make $60,000 at the next level, an offer of $50,000 should not be a deal breaker. Why holdout when there is ALWAYS someone with equal or greater aptitude that would love that same oppurtunity? There is a major misconception that acceptance of lesser terms is settling, but in reality- increases or upgrades in pay, responsibility, and title are all improvements to professional status and ultimately bridges to continued growth. Upward mobility is the curve of professional satisfaction... don't allow pride or complacency to be the self created blocks of success. LOFT
No comments:
Post a Comment