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Bungleau · 08-02-2004, 09:21 AM

How have I handled it in the past? Not well, frankly... at least, not for the first little bit. Once I'm past that, though, I try to find a way to use it as leverage for my next goals.

If it's something that's really important to you, you might ask the decision-maker what the difference was... what you might be able to do now so that if you're up for this promotion again, you'd have a better chance of getting it. Don't ask why you didn't get this one; that's whining sour grapes. Instead, ask what you could do differently to get the next one.

Peace, and strength to you.

08-02-2004, 09:21 AM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	How have I handled it in the past? Not well, frankly... at least, not for the first little bit. Once I'm past that, though, I try to find a way to use it as leverage for my next goals. If it's something that's really important to you, you might ask the decision-maker what the difference was... what you might be able to do now so that if you're up for this promotion again, you'd have a better chance of getting it. Don't ask why you didn't get this one; that's whining sour grapes. Instead, ask what you could do differently to get the next one. Peace, and strength to you. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.