Today I learned I’ve been passed over for a promotion – again. Like so many other times, I came in second place.

The guy who got the job instead of me is more qualified, and will do a great job, but I didn’t know he had applied for it until my boss told me I wasn’t getting the promotion. So I’m kinda shocked right now.

Six months ago this same job was open, and my boss gave it to someone less qualified than me, and now she’s leaving. I’m kicking myself for not having tried harder then. But I can’t change the past.

Maybe this is a blessing. I wasn’t crazy about the idea of working more hours, though I could certainly have used the money.

I need to figure out my next move.