KPMG US tax progression= Work Like a Senior, Stay Like an Associate Promotion Policy Changed: Right Before the Payout

In KPMG, US Business Tax Services Associate 2 → Senior Associate was always automatic.
One year of slogging, you get promoted. Simple.

But this time? Leadership waited till the last moment.
They had a whole year to announce a policy change — but no.
Instead, they let everyone work, build expectations, and then, just one week before promotion announcements… they dropped it. ❌
Now it’s 2 years at the same level before you move up.

So basically:

• We gave a year of effort thinking progression was guaranteed.
• And right before the finish line, the rules got changed.
• Firm saves crores 💸, employees lose trust.

Feels exactly like standing in the shaadi buffet line, waiting patiently… and when your turn comes, the food is finished. 🍽️🥲
And guess who’s eating all the food? 👀