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Should I try to transfer?
I don't like my current job, company, and boss. I've been trying to find a new job for the last 6 months and have had some promising leads but no offers. I just found about an opening in my company that would be a similar job but under a different boss. The other job wouldn't be a step up at all (same pay and job title basically), but could be a useful experience to have. I'm really only interested in getting a different boss.
I'm debating weather to apply for the transfer because I would be dealing with the stress of learning some new things and have them invest in training me for me just to leave the second I get another offer. I'm also kind of worried for how my boss would react if I ask to transfer. My boss doesn't seem to like me but we have a lot of work so she probably doesn't want to loose me and I don't think I could get the job without her recommendation. I also think it would be awkward between her and I if I didn't get the new position. If I do end up stuck at this company for another year I would be mad at myself if I didn't at least try for the new job.
My question is - should I apply for the new job, and if so how do I tell me boss I want to transfer?
Re: Should I try to transfer?
Can you talk to HR to see if it's possible that your boss can block you from transferring? At my last job, policy stated that after six months, my current boss could not prevent me from transferring unless my exit caused an unnecessary burden on the team, and even then he couldn't hold me for more than one month.
You could present it to your boss like you presented it to us. Perhaps approach it like, "Boss, I noticed this opening and I believe it would be an excellent way to grow my skill set so that I can better contribute to the success of the company. I'm very excited about the prospects, and hope you will be as excited as I am!" I would think about what's best for you versus how soon (or not) you would leave the new job if you got an outside offer.
A few things:
1. Find out how long you have to stay at a current position before you can apply for a transfer. DH's job requires you to be in a position for a year.
2. Find out how the process works internally and get a feel for how it's been handled before. Can your boss block your transfer? Can your boss be an advocate for you?
3. Think about why you don't like your boss. As in, is it her or you? A red flag tends to go up when someone blames everything on their boss, because often there's something going on with both people.
4. IMO it doesn't hurt to apply. You should approach your boss first and let her know that you're interested in the position. Explain professionally why this would be a good opportunnity for you, and what you can bring to the position. You're going to have to tell her anyway (internal transfers almost always require you to notify your current boss), so you may as well bite the bullet and see what happens. Worst case you express interest, she says no/blocks the process or transfer, and you continue looking elsewhere.
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Thanks everyone.
To answer Dr. L - There are lots of reason I don't like my boss, but basically it just isn't a good personality fit. She goes out of her way to be critical and often interferes with projects by adding drama. If I cared about the job I would work on trying to change things with her, but since I am looking to leave anyway I don't have any motivation to work on things with her.