pay vs promotion

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner July 23, 2025

“Oh, You Want a Pay Rise?” — No, She Wanted to Grow.

When an assistant came prepared to her annual review—with impact stats, a development plan, and aligned training—her manager’s first response was, “Oh… you want a pay rise?” She didn’t. She wanted to evolve. The confusion between pay, promotion, and development is holding back careers—and businesses. Here’s why training isn’t a perk anymore. It’s survival.