There are certain times of the year when companies are at a stage of promoting people. However, if you work for a company with a tight budget or low turnover, chances are your company isn’t in a position to promote you. Opportunities to move up may be limited, but if a bigger paycheck isn’t a possibility, consider asking your boss to acknowledge your work in other ways. A new job title does not cost the company a lot of money, and you may be able to get other benefits such as access to a company parking sport or a larger workspace. Be sincere and creative when asking for what you want and you might be surprised with the result.