12 signs you're about to be promoted at work, even if it doesn't feel like it

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Don't fall off the ladder of success.

Snagging a promotion can be rough.

As Littlefinger aptly put it in "Game of Thrones," "Chaos isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The fall breaks them."

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Keep that in mind the next time you're thinking about climbing the ladder of success at work. You probably won't end up losing your head quite like some of Littlefinger's unfortunate colleagues, but heck, I don't want to make assumptions - I don't know anything about your company's culture. Still, the process can be frustrating, competitive, and extremely political.

That being said, if you're serious about pursuing a promotion at work, it's important to keep your eye out for subtle signs that you're being strongly considered.

Here are 12 indicators that you're in the running for a promotion, even if it doesn't feel like it: