@kekebankss: 1. “Let’s revisit this in your next review.” 2. They suddenly say they need to “see consistency” first. 3. They act like your maternity leave reset your progress. 4. They tell you to “settle back in” before discussing progression. 5. They give you more responsibility but not the title. 6. They keep praising you but never put anything in writing. 7. They say the timing “isn’t right” right now. 8. They tell you promotions are frozen, but somehow other people still move up. 9. They say they need to assess “business need.” 10. They dangle acting-up tasks instead of an actual promotion. 11. They keep saying, “You’re definitely on the radar.” 12. They talk about your “potential” instead of your results. 13. They make you train or support people at the level you want. 14. They suddenly move the goalposts on what’s required. 15. They tell you to prove yourself in the role you’re already doing. 16. They use your flexible working arrangement as an unspoken excuse. 17. They say, “Let’s see how things look in a few months.” 18. They avoid giving you a clear timeline. 19. They make it sound like asking again is being difficult. 20. They keep you hopeful just enough that you don’t leave. #maternityleave #workingmum #corporategirlies
