<prompt> Human: Two weeks ago I was told by a manager in a different business unit of the company that I should apply for an Analyst III position that was just vacated by a person whos moving on to other things. Im an Analyst II, so this would be a promotion for me. After applying and interviewing, Ive been offered the job. However, someone doesnt like that Ive only been an Analyst II for two years. Now I am being told I can still have the job, but I wont be promoted to a III. When I asked why, I was told its for political reasons. Im younger so I have a suspicion its because of my age. The company policy is that you must be in your current job role for one year before applying for something else so, I have met that requirement. To give some background, I like my job and Im excellent at what I do. I have taken on additional responsibilties every quarter so that I am honestly doing level III work now. Every performance review Ive had has received nothing but top marks and Ive been with the company for four years I started as an Analyst I. This feels like a slap in the face. They are giving me the workload and responsibility of an Analyst III, but not giving me the title or pay. Has anyone gone through this before? What can I do to make this right? If I take the job, I was told that they would try and get me promoted as soon as possible, but I dont believe it after this. Best case scenario as to what might play out?TLDR: Offered promotion, but now the company says it has to be a horizontal move because of political reasons.  <response>: decline. do not allow yourself to be taken advantage of. 