This is the reason why favoritism among managers is such a big issue. You would assume that as you go above and above throughout the years, perfect metrics, very polite to everyone, you get your task done on time, you would be taken into consideration, but that isn't the case. When I applied for a team lead position, I was passed over in favor of someone who had been there for less than a year, even though I had more experience. The managers claim that they search for personality. I never reapplied. And to top it all off, the person they hired for the position was either unable or incorrectly able to respond to most inquiries from the public. I wanted to be prepared, thus it took me more than 4 years to decide to apply for the position, yet it's absurd that I was chosen over a new hire who I trained. The managers have no idea what makes a good leader, and they have no idea how many advisers have gone because of poor guidance.
Let me tell you that I have been at Uma for a long time, and I have experienced discrimination from managers on several occasions. For instance, when I reached four years in the program, my metrics were strong, and the manager told me that my score would not change because she thought I needed more work. However, she also appointed a person who had only been at Uma for a year, whose metrics were worse than mine, to a team lead position, while I was unable to apply because of my low competency score at the time. But the manager did that on purpose. It was addressed and my title was the only thing that changed.
A toxic workplace is being created by the managers they hire.The managers believe that because they hold a superior position, they are entitled to treat individuals whatever they choose. Regretfully, you are mistaken; I disagree. I just show there, get my work done, and leave. I used to look forward to going to work and be joyful. Now I just go in with little interaction, I finish my work, and go home.
