Rohit Yadav, a Pune resident, has sparked a debate online after sharing four simple workplace habits that, according to him, played a key role in landing a promotion. In a now-viral Instagram post titled “Work habits that actually got me promoted,” Yadav reflected on a time when, despite working hard, his efforts weren’t translating into career growth. “A few years ago, I felt stuck. I was working hard, but it wasn’t translating into growth. That’s when I realised—doing good work isn’t enough. You need to be strategic about how you show it,” he wrote. Instead of a complete overhaul, Rohit introduced four small but deliberate habits that gradually shifted how his efforts were perceived. The first habit is what we refers to as listing “weekly wins” — three things he accomplished each week, no matter how minor. This helped him track progress and communicate his work with more clarity and confidence. Next, he began sending “monthly manager updates”. These are short, outcome-focused messages summarising what he’d done, the results, and any lessons learned. “No fluff. Just outcomes. It made me visible without sounding like I was bragging,” he explained. The third habit was reframing how he asked for feedback. During one-on-ones, he would ask a simple question: “What do I need to improve to be seen as ready for the next level?” That line, he said, led to honest conversations and made his growth a shared goal with his managers. Lastly, he made it a point to contribute in meetings, even if it was just one insight or suggestion. “It built my presence. It showed initiative. Silent contributors are easily forgotten—I didn’t want to be one of them.” See the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Yadav (@rohitdecoded) Reactions to Rohit’s post were mixed. While many applauded the practicality of his approach, others pointed out that such strategies only work when the workplace culture is open and supportive. A user commented, “I have tried some of your points, especially 2, never worked for me. I believe you need to have a supportive manager who actually listens and cares.” Another user wrote, “With this i am getting more work and promise for next good increment.” A third person said, “Not to mention the overly optimistic attitude on LinkedIn, it’ll get you places. Maybe not in this job but definitely in your network.” A fourth individual commented, “Pls go back to LinkedIn. Don’t ruin the little 2hr escape I managed to get.”
