Yes, sometimes it happens that this is not the bosses in every way prevents your career growth, considering not enough qualified or executive officer. Sometimes there is no success at work - a consequence of our own installations.
For example, women often consider it indecent to speak with the boss on the increase in salary or translating to another position. And if you, on your own initiative, never invigorate the management, then this can characterize you as an unnecessary employee who is not aspiring to build a career.
The boss may also feel that you are not ready to leave your current functions, so if you want to increase, mentally release your current position, saying that it will be cope with that work without you.
The lack of promotion on service is due to the fact that you simply do not need it. If you are more interested in the family, care for yourself or reading books, it can be seen even if you are engaged in your favorite people and affairs not to the detriment of work. You will appreciate as a good artist, but it is unlikely to translate to the responsible post.