Ugh! I was passed over for another promotion

Management has overlooked me for a promotion several times. I'm concerned it's a career kiss of death. I'm about five to eight years from retirement, so maybe I shouldn't care. I do my best to be a strong contributor and respectful of everyone and the company. Many of my colleagues are frustrated about the lack of promotions, too, and they're not all close to retirement.

Should we just stop wishing and keep our heads down? Or is there something we can do to help nudge us into a new position?

— David, (name and company withheld)

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