After Seven Years of Giving Every Ounce of My Energy, Staying Late, and Taking on Tasks Others Avoided, I Faced the Crushing Reality of a Promotion Delayed Twice — Leaving Me Questioning My Worth

I had worked at my company for nearly seven years, giving every ounce of energy, time, and dedication I had. 

I stayed late, handled tasks others avoided, and went above and beyond but still, my promotion was delayed not once, but twice.

Each delay felt like a punch to my heart. I remember the first time, sitting at my desk, staring blankly at my screen, trying to hide the frustration that burned inside me. 

“What am I missing?” I asked myself. I had proven myself countless times, yet recognition kept slipping away.

When the second delay came, I nearly lost hope entirely. It felt personal, like my hard work didn’t matter, and the disappointment was crushing. I tried everything I could think of polite follow-ups, extra projects, even asking mentors for advice but nothing seemed to move the needle.

My colleagues started whispering, some suggesting that maybe I wasn’t meant for advancement. The anger, sadness, and anxiety built up until I realized I needed guidance beyond the ordinary.read more....https://drkashiririka.com/?shorts=my-