Thread regarding Verizon Communications Inc. layoffs

I’ll never promote you because you’re doing too well in your role, you’re unexpendable and, because of your exceptional dedication, you make me look better and are the reason for my bonuses. Sorry pal, you’re going nowhere so long as I’m here and insecure. - Your Boss

Well if the original poster is White, Male & Straight... well there is your answer.
If the poster checks any DEI boxes & still not promoted... then maybe just unlikeable.

Who said anything about tenure not merit?

Clearly the OP is saying they have both tenure and merit but no promotion.

VZ culture bucks. The people who posted here are part of that culture. You're not like me, no promotion for you.

This is just a culture that recycles itself. The good ol boys club is all you have here.

Know wonder VZ is where it is. Move over!
Give fresh blood a chance.

A cat leader can't catch, A dog leader can't bark. Why does Verizon need people leaders who don't understand technology ? Anyone ?

Verizon ended up being a terrible company through exactly the policy you crave for. Promotion based on tenure not merit.

What you want is exactly what should not happen.

Everything on merit. Not a popularity contest/good old boys club.

Move over and get out of the way.

Big red no longer promotes, you have to apply for a new position. That's been the policy since 2017.

Looks like the OP was right, opinions or politics. You can see it in the responses below.

I agree.. if you put in the time and have the success you should be able to move into a leadership role. You developed through the years in the sales role, you would develop in the leadership role as well.

You are a victim of the Verizon culture my friend.. poor as always.

Best of luck to you!

Think about your roles you are what you’re applying for. People leaders are different from Sales Makers. If you are looking to get into a sales leader role then work on your people skills. Some of the best sales reps are horrible managers and full of themselves. I was in B2B, never a WC or Pres Cabinet winner, but was great with team and accounts. Also very consistent and hardly missed quota. I was willing to help. My favorite Mgr and Director were not the best in sales either but both were consistent and appreciated the responsibility and assertiveness. I went on to be a people leader for different Ops teams but had to take another individual contributor after B2B.

your managers are people manager, I'm sure your skill set if not "people".
Change your skillset to "People", then you'll be promoted.

The best sales reps don't make the best managers. Two entirely different skill sets.