For many a worker, a promotion can be the key toward a better life. In most cases getting bumped up to a new job means more money, more perks, and, of course, more responsibility.
Earning that step up, however, can be a challenge. Some people lose out on promotions for reasons they may not, but should, understand. If you're chronically late, obviously lazy, or in perpetual trouble for breaking the rules, well...maybe you shouldn't be surprised when someone gets promoted ahead of you.
In most cases, though, it's not that obvious. Many employees put their heads down, do a good job, and stay out of trouble. For those workers a promotion may be well deserved, but actually getting it requires doing a little more.
Source: Fool.com