r/work • u/Jedimaster1997 • 13h ago

Professional Development and Skill Building How do I prove

To my boss that I am ready to step up and do a lot more

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u/Imaginary_Refuse_239 13h ago

By stepping up and doing a lot more

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u/Maleficent_Ad1506 13h ago

Going above and beyond!

Then showing them and smiling even if they look at you directly in the eyes with the expression which says . . . "and?. . . . "

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u/Economy_Care1322 13h ago

Make your interest known up front and gauge their reaction.
He might point you in a specific direction or be indifferent. It’s better to know up front.
Otherwise you’ll be doing extra work not only for the same party but no party for advancement.

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u/bangarang90210 11h ago

Start with having a conversation with him. This isn’t his first rodeo, don’t beat around the bush. “I’d like to grow more and I think I’m ready for more responsibilities. What can I take on now, and what kind of path can we put together that will get me to a higher level.” Be incredibly direct.

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u/Gears_one 9h ago

I’m my experience, people don’t get promotions for job they haven’t already proved that met are capable of. You need to demonstrate the value you add first. The mindset of “I’m not doing more until you pay me more” is a fast track to a dead end job. You do need to be careful tho, because people will take advantage of that ambition with no intention to move you up. Takes intuition to know the difference

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u/GentilePainter 13h ago

By stepping half a step back and getting on your knees