Anonymous wrote:Why is "senior" in quotes? Is it not a role that is above your current level?

I would assume he's telling you that you will not be promoted at your current org.

Or he wants you to leave so he can have your goodies!

Anonymous wrote:Thank you all for your replies! Turns out I got a promotion (yay!) but after this there isn't much more room for me to grow in the company. He is looking out for me and I am greatful. I will update my CV and apply to any good opening in my field.

Congrats, OP! Best of luck to you.

On my staff of 12, I've counseled people both ways. One or two who want to move up, but options are limited despite stellar performance, so I've supported them when they mention circulating their resume. And in the last year, one who I knew was going to get fired and I was strongly urging to get his resume out there, and a second who wasn't going to get fired but pretty much had ruined her professional reputation in our company so I was casually encouraging her to keep all options open. When she did approach me telling me she had a job offer, I do think she was surprised that we didn't counter but instead said "great, good for you."