Serious question, has anyone else waited years for a promotion only to realize it was worth it?

I used to get really frustrated when promotions at my job took forever to come through. But after seeing how the extra time let me build stronger skills and relationships, I finally see the value in waiting. What's a career move that felt slow but paid off for you in the end?

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wood.paige1d ago

What helped you stick it out for so long?

alice_mitchell1d ago

See that sticking with it often links to daily habits. Your mileage may vary, but that's a pattern I notice everywhere.

williams.angela17h ago

Yeah, that "mileage may vary" part is key. For me, it clicked when I stopped trying to make the habit a big deal. I just tied it to something I already do every day, like brushing my teeth. Doing a tiny, no excuse version of the thing for two minutes made it stick because it felt too silly to skip. The small win each day built up the proof I could do it, which mattered more than motivation.