Reply #19: I hate to write this as it will seem like I am a defender of corporate types.

[Dr Morbius]

I've noticed that the best workers don't necessarily make the best managers. The best salespeople don't usually make the best sales managers. Just as in sport where the best players don't make the best coaches, the best workers don't always become the best managers. Management requires some skills which the best workers don't always possess.

I have from time to time worked for companies where the most qualified worker gets promoted. It's pretty rare, though. I have also seen situations where the best and hardest worker does get promoted... and then fails miserably at his new position. Who usually gets promoted? The one who's best at selling himself or herself; the one which displays ambition; the sycophant.

Believe me, I've been in the other situation where the company has "plans" for you. 'Tisn't any better.