A promotion problemSourced
Success at one job does not guarantee success at the next
The Peter principle describes promotion based on success in a previous role until a person reaches work they cannot handle well. The idea became famous through a satirical book. Moving upward can also mean moving away from one’s strongest skills.
A higher role may be a different kind of job.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05