Help - Advise needed

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I have managed to get a part time job, which I have been told I am very good at. However I was recently up for promotion and didn't get it.

When I asked my boss why, he said that he didn't think I would be able to cope with it! I have done a very simular job in the past and was always praised for my efforts and professionalism.

What do I do? I want to confont my boss and tell him what I did in the past and that, although I resepect his decsion, he's very wrong about me not being able to cope.

I am so very upset. I could have taken it if he'd said I was too inexperienced or a more qualified person got the job but to say that I could cope with it really hurt me.

My friend said I shouldn't say anything as I won't change his mind but I don't like people saying things and making assumptions about me that so aren't true. I am also afriad that, if I don't say anything, the next time I am up for promotion, the same thing will happen again.

What do you think I should do?

I think you should talk to him. Maybe he did it with good intention. Maybe he did not want to add extra pressure and was afraid of loosing you if the promotion did not work. But if you feel you are ready for something else and you are going to be able to handle it you should tell him. Just remember to be calmed and do not loose your temper. Keep it professional. Maybe he is just being protective and once you tell him you are ready for new responsibilities he will be willing to give you a shot. Good luck!

from my perspective it looks like your boss is trying to be protective over you? is that possible in any way?
i would go talk to him and tell him that you can do anything you set your mind to.., you should not be underestimated at any cost.
you seem like a very good work force.