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I Got The Promotion
Submitted by: Amy
MidwestI live outside Chicago with my husband and son.
My story began about one and a half years ago. I had been laid off for the third time in a two year period. My self confidence was nonexistent.
I came to my current place of employment through an agency. I was interviewed there two times. The first time I was over qualified for the position, but when I got the second call to go back and be interviewed for a different department, I thought I should really do this
I got the job. I told myself that I would give myself two years to get promoted and get a raise (by my 40th birthday). I had many months of ups and downs, and a couple co-workers who tried to sabotage me, but I kept my head down and kept moving forward.
A position in my department came open last month and I went to my manager and told him that I was the best person for the job. I got the promotion and the raise… all before my 40th birthday! It can happen if you truly believe.