So, should I honestly feel guilty about being promoted at work because they didn't post it and other people feel as though they deserved a chance.  But if the decision was already made on who to promote, what does it matter if they go through the formalities? Everyone knew it would happen.  I'm sorry, but the corporate world is survival of the fittest and i have learned that the hard way because i am always walked on at work...in fact i took the promotion with no pay raise. it is only to help out...no one complained when i was moved to the dairy dept without that position being posted...sometimes i think people should just leave well enough alone.  I'm sorry that I have open availablity (i.e. i'm willing to work 24/7) and the person who is upset is only willing to work a maximum of 25 hours a week.  but honestly, is being passed up for a promotion that you don't deserve worth crying about? ok, now i'm ranting so i'm done.