"We Have Decided to Promote You to the Level of Grade

Short Answer

"We have decided to promote you to the level of grade 3 manager," Tina's boss informs her. Before she can get too excited, she hears, "but because you only have a Bachelor's degree, we will not be able to promote you to grade 2 in the future. We're happy with your work, but I wanted you to know that there won't be any opportunity to advance beyond grade 3 unless you go back to school." Tina will experience career _______________ with her current employer unless she chooses to work on a Master's degree.​