I am one of three of the more senior of the senior analysts in my group and something just clicked. We're all over 40 and minorities. The three of us have been in the organization for about 9 years, senior analysts for the past 5 years or so. I admit, one is not concerned of promoting, the other and I have been working for it. I've obtained my MBA (honors) and in the last three years (maybe 4), I've received exceed expectations in my yearly reviews.

All other seniors have promoted, and a new batch have been promoted to seniors. At this point, I can't help but wonder if our age and skin color have something to do with this, especially in my case since I am the only one with an advanced degree and excellent reviews.