It should sound familiar to many workers - the discussion starts off well, there are compliments, acknowledgments, and even a new title associated with greater expectations. However, when the issue of pay comes into play, the response changes. It seems that what really counts in such situations is the title, and not the immediate increase in salary.
Sometimes this rationale makes sense. Other times, it serves as a means of encouraging employees to settle for a title boost without addressing the monetary aspect of promotion anytime soon.
