[aigel]

Not sure if this makes a lot of sense unless you are an executive on a fixed term or in a position where you expect a promotion in the mid term future.

From what I gather in your limited info post, this could be a way for the company to replace the senior guys with young grads (cheap labor). You could get a pink in place of a promotion. What worries me is that everyone gets to train a successor. Where are all the senior guys supposed to go - they can't all be promoted, can they?

That said, I always have actively mentored and groomed people to take my place. Otherwise you may miss out on promotion, as nobody could fill your old spot effectively. The key is that the people that can replace you should not be 100% at your level. They should be at a point where they can start filling in - with your help - while you get to move on. You do not want someone to be able to take your job overnight as that will put you at risk. I am not saying you should hold them back, you just need to be an outstanding performer - and the right balance will fall in place.

HTH?

George