I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

"Tony goes above and beyond, particularly good at helping his teammates, streamlining annoying processes, and dealing with difficult clients. He isn't very assertive, but I've been pushing for a raise and promotion for him for 18 months."

"Our company is having a string of very profitable years, but upper management insists there's not enough money to add more staff to my team, offer bonuses to current employees for all the overtime they're doing, or promote Tony."

"I started job searching that day. Regardless of when I land a role, I will definitely be leaving. Since I haven't been able to secure better pay or reasonable staffing, I think my whole team should get out."

A first-time manager faces challenges in advocating for a deserving employee, Tony, who excels in his role but is underpaid and overworked. Despite the company's profitability, upper management refuses to allocate funds for raises or additional staff. Tony, who is about to become a father, is unaware of the manager's job search and the potential for team members to leave. The manager feels compelled to suggest that the entire team consider seeking new opportunities due to the lack of support and recognition from the company.

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