Some individuals believe that only long-serving employees deserve to earn higher promotions in the place of work. This essay disagrees with the above viewpoint that workers who have served the company for a longer duration of years should be considered for elevation. The essay will first argue that higher leadership or management status requires specialized training which demands that one should acquire additional qualifications, and then submits that rather than emphasizing years of service in considering promotional opportunities, more credence should be given to the contribution, an individual has added to the organization.