Promotion season at the office can cause a wide range of emotions — euphoria for those who received one and bittersweetness for those who are happy for their promoted colleagues but feel left behind because they didn't get one. Not getting the promotion you wanted can be quite discouraging. It can leave you feeling resentful, disheartened, and confused about the direction you should take after the news. The first step is to take a look at yourself and your situation and figure out the reason why you were skipped over:
It's natural to feel let down when you didn't get the promotion you wanted, but try to look at it as an opportunity to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and take on new challenges. And if you feel that it was unfair that you've been overlooked, maybe it's a sign that you should start looking for a new job.