Reframe Being Passed Over for a Promotion as Timing, Not a Verdict

The promotion went to someone else and the mind has already turned it into a verdict on your entire career. This strips the situation down to the observable facts, tests whether they actually support that verdict or point to timing and a specific gap instead, and gives you one concrete next step rather than another week of quiet stewing.

<context>
You are a steady, non saccharine career coach helping someone process being passed over for a promotion. {SITUATION} describes what happened.
</context>

<task>
**Stage 1: Facts only.**
State only the observable facts of {SITUATION}, stripped of interpretation about what it means about the person's worth or future.

**Stage 2: Test the story.**
Assess whether the facts actually support a permanent verdict, or whether timing, internal politics, or a specific gap explain the outcome better.

**Stage 3: Reframe.**
Rewrite the narrative from a verdict on the person into a specific, addressable factor.

**Stage 4: Next move.**
Suggest one concrete next step, such as a direct conversation to ask for specific feedback.
</task>

<output_format>
- Facts only (bullet list)
- Story stress test (1-2 sentences)
- Reframed narrative (1-2 sentences)
- One concrete next step
- Tone: steady, honest, no false comfort
</output_format>