What to do if your boss promises you something?
If you’ve been promised something from your boss, whether it’s raise or a promotion, it likely has strings attached. Get clarification on what they need from you (higher productivity, more work hours, attending more trainings) in order to get that promotion or raise. Clarify with your boss when they expect to be able to fulfill the promise.
What happens when a boss makes vague promises?
It can be hard when bosses are being vague about promises not to get angry or frustrated. While it may be tempting to get mad, shout, and threaten to quit after you’ve worked hard at your job, this could make the situation worse. Instead, you boss may feel threatened and try to find a reason to fire you.
What to do when a promise is delayed?
Look for reasons the promise was delayed. If you know you’ve fulfilled your end of the promise, look for other reasons for the delay. There could be a valid reason outside your control, or even your boss’ control, that has left the promise undelivered.
If you’ve been promised something from your boss, whether it’s raise or a promotion, it likely has strings attached. Get clarification on what they need from you (higher productivity, more work hours, attending more trainings) in order to get that promotion or raise. Clarify with your boss when they expect to be able to fulfill the promise.
It can be hard when bosses are being vague about promises not to get angry or frustrated. While it may be tempting to get mad, shout, and threaten to quit after you’ve worked hard at your job, this could make the situation worse. Instead, you boss may feel threatened and try to find a reason to fire you.
Can a company enforce a promise of a raise?
If it’s a letter, or even a note, the question will turn to whether you were financially injured by relying on the promise of a raise. Even in a casual conversation, it’s possible that your employer’s promises about a raise could be contractually enforced.
Look for reasons the promise was delayed. If you know you’ve fulfilled your end of the promise, look for other reasons for the delay. There could be a valid reason outside your control, or even your boss’ control, that has left the promise undelivered.