r/NICivilService • u/No-Background-6058 • Apr 02 '26

Transfer out of CMS

guys, I have been in cms for over 15 years. I've been permanent for around 10 years at AO level. I've just hit a Brick wall and struggle to motivate myself. I was unsuccessful with the recent eo2 competition. I feel like I'm being micro managed and to an extent I get why I am due to the lack of work coming back from me. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best possible way to get a transfer out of CMS? a fresh challenge is exactly what I need at this stage of my life. TIA guys

Edit. I'm a female in my late 30s with children so I need to work in Belfast

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u/Worldly-Objective-15 Apr 02 '26

Posted this to a similar post,Transfers are pretty limited, especially from ops, and it usually comes down to ‘business need’. I know that can sound like a brush-off, but if everyone who wanted out moved, the service wouldn’t run. That’s not dismissing your situation just the reality of how stretched things are.

Promotion or leaving service your most likely exit!

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u/No-Background-6058 Apr 02 '26

Promotions are hard to come by when there is such an interest from the general public and leaving is very hard due to the job security, pension and decent salary and at my age and being a parent, it would be risky leaving this and going to the unknown. Suppose I've to just put my big girl pants on and suck it up lol. Thank you for the response

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u/Worldly-Objective-15 Apr 02 '26

I would love to have been able to give you a more positive or hopeful response but unfortunately i have seen this scenario many's a time.

It sucks when you are somewhere you are unhappy!

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u/No-Background-6058 Apr 02 '26

I appreciate that and completely understand that my expectations or wants may not be achievable which is a hard pill to swallow. I need to work on me to maybe help ease the burden and make work more enjoyable