/ˈʃrɜːdɪŋərz prəˈməʊʃən/
Definition
A career state in which an employee has both earned and not earned a promotion, pending the next performance cycle, re-org, or executive mood swing. Exists simultaneously in “approved” and “budget pending” status.
Common Manifestations
- Promises of advancement “next quarter” since 2019.
- Managers citing “timing” as a development goal.
- Employees given new responsibilities but not new titles.
- HR insisting “we’re still calibrating the bands.”
Usage Example
“I’ve been in Schrödinger’s Promotion for so long, I report to two parallel realities.”
HR Guidance
Schrödinger’s Promotion maintains motivational ambiguity across fiscal years. If morale dips, reissue a new job title with identical pay. Recognition badges optional but encouraged.