I was a consistent top performer and was even gifted a trip because of my results. However, when it came to advancing my career, I often felt held back. I was passed over for promotion multiple times, and notably, three out of four individuals promoted instead ended up on performance plans and eventually left the company. Beyond the trip I earned, it often felt as though my contributions weren’t fully valued and there was little focus on developing talent for the next level. I hope that with new leadership, this approach will begin to change.