<super tiny>I must be stupid, but... what's a promo packet? I never worked for any of the FAANGs (other than once, at Lab126 and accidentally inventing the worst thing ever) so I don't know all the lingo</>
Even though I'm simply trying to guess from context without actually knowing, everything you just said sounds both accurate and hilariously well put.
Edit: WOW. I had no idea that's how things (even used to) work within those companies. A packet of materials you submit to get promoted. I'm almost bowled over with laughter.
That explains everything.
Here in the normal world, I get promoted by... being good at my job. Asking for it as part of a performance review, typically one I negotiate for as part of my employment, also helps.
Even though I'm simply trying to guess from context without actually knowing, everything you just said sounds both accurate and hilariously well put.
Edit: WOW. I had no idea that's how things (even used to) work within those companies. A packet of materials you submit to get promoted. I'm almost bowled over with laughter.
That explains everything.
Here in the normal world, I get promoted by... being good at my job. Asking for it as part of a performance review, typically one I negotiate for as part of my employment, also helps.