Boss denies employee a promotion, forces them to do the work anyway: 'I've been dragged in again and again to provide fixes, guidance and steer for the new member of staff'

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A frustrated businesswoman rubs her temples

Didn't get promotion, dragged in to do the work anyway. Frustrated.

Early this year I interviewed but didn't get a promotion. It was a new role, basically acting as the link between the technical and operational/delivery side of the business. I had been asked to apply for it, and have years of operational experience and also years of technical-adjacent (though not directly technical) experience.
The role went to an external candidate with a technical background. Since then i've been dragged in again and again to provide fixes, guidance and steer for the new member of staff, when this is outside the scope of my current role.
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There are now suggestions I will 'project manage' a project that is basically the role I didnt get, with the new staff member placed squarely in the technical team. Of course without the salary bump or better title.
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Am i just being taken advantage of here? They are generally a good employer but i've been frustrated by slow progression for a little while and this new suggestion is making me think its time to jump ship.
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Commenters gave their takes on the situation and shared stories about their experiences.

InitiativeGeneral183 they're absolutely taking advantage of you, and "good employers" still do this all the time. polish up the cv and start looking, you already know the work you're doing is worth more than they're paying
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AcademicLeader2276 are they offering you the title and pay this time, or just handing you the job again?
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sportychickOG You could play dumb and remind your manager of your unsuccessful application for the role and innocently suggest that someone has got mixed up because what you are being
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A frustrated employee puts her hands by her face at her desk
asked to do is more appropriate to the new external hire given his/her experience, which presumably helped them secure the role. Or ask if the new role you are being assigned comes with a pay increase or change in title. Malicious compliance with an innocent face.
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shoulda-known-better Tell them no I'm sorry I was told that I was not qualified for this position.... I had no problem helping a few times till new hire got the hang of things..... But if you still need help then I'm going to need the promotion or a pay raise to reflect this...
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AuthorityAuthor Yes you are being taken advantage of. Even if minimally, your leaders know how this is playing out for you, and they're ok with it. Job search and network, discreetly, with family, friends, those you know in the field, and any mentors.
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xristosdomini Yes, they are taking advantage of you. Yes, you need to start looking around.
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Smoke Frog You already know you have to bounce. When you get your new offer, if you really wanna stay try to leverage it for way more pay and see if your company will play ball.
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johnnny66789 True they are just stringing you along to save money. Go find similar jobs at different firms with more pay and better benefits. Know your worth. Dont jump ship until you get another ship to jump in. Good luck
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Tool_junkie_1972 "I'm sorry, but this is obviously outside the scope of my skill set as evidenced by the decision to hire dumba to fulfill this role. As such it would be a massive disservice to dumba, the team and the company for me to attempt this project/role." Then fail miserably at whatever it is if they push you into it.
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