Intro: Promotion delays are common and often fixable.
1. Your work isn’t visible
Managers can’t promote what they don’t see.
2. You haven’t asked
Sometimes you need to signal interest.
3. No clear achievements
Track wins and improvements.
4. Company freeze
Promotions pause during budget issues.
5. When to move on
If nothing changes after a year.
Summary: Most promotion issues come from visibility, timing, or unclear goals.