Kori feels stuck at work. Though she received a promotion to account manager, she has been in this role for five years and can't seem to get promoted to director. Kori is experiencing ___________.
A) The invisible barrier
B) The glass ceiling
C) The dead end
D) The glass roof

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The glass ceiling is a metaphor used to represent an invisible barrier that prevents a given demographic (typically applied to minorities and women) from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. Kori's inability to get promoted despite her qualifications and experience is a classic example of hitting the glass ceiling.

Kori Feels Stuck at Work