The only thing I can say to that is that you can likely get a job at a company that doesn't have an annual moment where reviews and promotions are carried out.

The only thing I can say to that is that you can likely get a job at a company that doesn't have an annual moment where reviews and promotions are carried out. That is actually bonkers and once you've broken free you'll look back and wonder why "the time where you either get a promotion or not" ever seemed sane. :) I'm really excited for you.