Employees are increasingly questioning the value of 'dry promotions,' where a new title and increased responsibilities are not accompanied by a salary raise. While companies may cite budget constraints or future growth, employees like social media strategist Ritika Rawat and graphic designer Ruchit Singh find these promotions frustrating and demotivating without financial compensation. Such promotions can feel like more work disguised as recognition, leading to employee dissatisfaction if not temporary or clearly linked to future financial growth.