What is the Peter Principle?

Answer:
When you are promoted to a level that is above your ability.

The Peter Principle states that an employee will be progressively promoted based on their skills until they reach a position for which they do not have the requisite skills. In shorter words, a person is promoted to the level of his or her own incompetence.
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