Jeez. Do you think your manager cares when you get a vsp note??
2022 Headcount allocation coming, should be lots of positions opening this month.
Make a Gantt chart. Start applying close to when pay raises are locked. This gives you several months to apply to roles.
I had a job where I was treated like cr-p And was high stress. Recommended for promo by first line manager. I knew there are no guarantees. Had a less stressful job lined up to accept if promo didn’t come through. End result is they only gave me exceeds, sh---y raise and I just left to the new role and got a promo within 6 months.
Do what’s best for your kids not your manager #^£¥head.