Que faites-vous si vos supérieurs font pression sur vous pour obtenir une promotion en gestion financière ?

In my experience, it is always challenging to pass any promotion at the early phase of your career. But as one becomes more experienced there could be multiple options to make the best decision. I also believe in ‘control your destiny’ instead of your superiors. Also its your career goals both short and long term…you might see this particular promotion in financial management just might fit in your career goals…

I couldn’t agree with this more. Too often we mentally associate a promotion with a lifestyle upgrade. Depending on your goals and aspirations, it could actually be a step back disguised as a step forward. It’s critical to know the “why” behind what motivates you to work and how it helps further your own personal goals. If it’s only money and recognition, you may find that gets old quickly.

Assess goals & skills. Talk to superiors (express gratitude, seek feedback). Upskill (training, mentors). Negotiate (compensation, workload, development). Saying no? Be polite, explain your reasons. Open communication is key!

To know thyself and understand your strengths….it is a dead end to go where your gifts don’t take you. Evaluate how you feel about the position, the status of the position are you willing to start over in a sense to prove yourself and understand more salary is not necessarily more happiness

Talk to them, ask them why, open communication is the key. Find out how you fit into the plans for the department, and explain to them your goals, also find out more about the change in responsibility, is properly remunerated?

Open lines of honest communication between you and your direct manager are worth investing in long before a promotion is on the table. Consistent one-on-one meetings with your manager ensure that you remain aligned on not only your current role and responsibilities, but also what your goals are for your career and where you would like to grow in the coming months or years. In many cases, a great manager will give you opportunities to develop the skills necessary for progression so that when the promotion you want becomes a possibility, you are ready to assume the responsibilities with excellence.

Self explanatory.... Nothing to lose. Especially since you have been approached, and are not seeking a change, but accepting of an opportunity that others believe that you are the one.......

Have an honest conversation with my superiors about my readiness for the promotion, expressing my interest and commitment to growing within the company.

One thing I've found helpful when considering a promotion, that offers more responsibility, is to express gratitude for consideration and that you will get back to them to discuss more about what that entails in a timely manner. Not all promotions are created equal. In sales an individual contributor (IC) promotion usually entails taking on more quota, along with a title and pay bump. It’s a missed opportunity to increase your net worth by immediately accepting any promotion without negotiating some aspect of it. As one advances their career with one company, a promotion is an ideal time to re-negotiate. So my best advice for those considering a promotion is pause and take time to negotiate it. Seek comparables before accepting it.

In my experience, having key, trusted mentors serve as your “counsel” is an invaluable piece of the puzzle. Mentorship over time has dwindled with the amount of maintenance needed for the relationship, but in these moments talking through this situation with people of varied backgrounds can give you a fresh outsiders perspective that you may be missing. I also always “take it with a grain of salt” and truly reflect on my options and choice.

Feedback pra mim seria o ponto chave para qualquer comunicação, seja esta de promoção ou demissão. Um feedback processual e estruturado evita desconforto tanto do empregador quanto do empregado em relação ao seu momento na empresa.

Seek guidance from mentors or colleagues who have experience in the desired role to gain insights and advice on how to prepare effectively.

One of the most important decisions you make is the business entity type you work for. 1. Taking a big step back to see if your career growth potential aligns in a space where you grow. 2. Duty to evaluate risk and personal liability while considering privacy. 3. Outperforming the matrix with personal integrity and scope of professional fiduciary responsibility and civil liberties. 4 Good communication and point to the bar.

If you have been approached for this new promotion, it is because your work, ethics &skills, have pulled you to the forefront of recognition. The person(s) who have approached you, should be understanding of your hesitation and by your willingness to take on a new challenge, means THEY know to assist you in the training, knowledge and promotion needs, in getting your skills, already identified of you. Their success in getting you, is also their success in the new position. Communication about your needs and expectations should be met with communication about their needs and expectations, and an agreeable set of terms and continued communication can be found. Scary? Yes. Doable? Yes. Agreeable whether you take it or not? Yes.

.Absolutely, understanding your self-worth and recognizing the value you bring to the table is crucial when seeking a promotion or evaluating your career path. It's important to assess whether a promotion aligns with your goals and if the company truly appreciates your talents. Sometimes, other organizations may recognize your abilities more than your current employer does. Always believe in your worth and abilities, and don't hesitate to explore opportunities that acknowledge and utilize your strengths.

There may be other factors to take into consideration… such as, why am I being considered for this role? What factors would I be faced with and what pressures may I step into if I were to accept? And do I feel that I could do as well or improve on the role of I were to step into it? And… what would happen to my current workload if I were to accept the role? Would my workload shift to someone else? Or would I be saddled with the responsibility of both roles? Depending on the reason for the promotion… if you’re not sure what you think… stay in communication with those around you and give yourself time to decide. If a decision is desired before you are ready to make a decision, then you have an answer.

My experience tells me that such a specific request/promotion comes with specific obligations to leadership. If you are suspicious or suspect about their intentions, good for you - you should be. Do your due-diligence and ensure you can align with what is being asked of you. If you have any hesitations or ‘gut feelings’, go with your instincts. Opportunity is everywhere, your reputation and credibility as a professional is not.

Let's be frank. If you don't take the promotion, you're likely done at that company. The dream of a thoughtful company that understands and supports your aspirations when they don't align with the company's goals is just that, a dream. Take the promotion. If you don't like it, find a different job while you are working your existing job. It's really a demand wrapped in a request and you never know, you might enjoy the new role!

See if you can find the last person who had the job and tactfully find out why they left. What good/ ad about it? The biggest shock of my professional life was when I was a CEO (age 30) for the first time. I had dreamed of the day I was the Boss. Can’t be fired, right? I was salaried so I didn’t worry about OT or short hours, all my worries were gone. That delusion was short lived. I realized I now had 8 bosses (my BOD), I could be fire for any reason, I was salaried I got my same check each month. I was working 90hr and paid for 50. I was more worried about my job than I was at the bottom. My advice is to talk to everybody that has held your future position, find out what you’re getting into, it’s harder to step down than claw up.