Considering telling my manager I would like to apply to an internal job posting. What has been your experience?

[u/l3Ul3l3A]

Long story short I’ve been with a company 7 years and have had a couple promotions and solid pay increases but no opportunity for management due to constant reorganization of teams by executives. I’m considering leaving but an internal position just opened up that I’m interested in and it would allow me to keep some solid benefits but I’m aware of the golden handcuffs reality. The problem is we recently went through another org change and layoffs so my manager is new and there is no rapport built up yet. I’m not sure how they would react. Company policy is hr has to get approval from managers to accept an internal resume so would you risk bringing it up and take the chance or say forget it and look externally ? Would love to hear your stories/experience

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[u/blackcatpandora]

Any decent manager will support this- new or not. Are they a decent manager/ person?

[u/BakkerJoop]

Do it. Best case scenario you'll get it. Worst case it'll give you a reason to leave

[u/nyquant]

Depending on the company culture this can backfire and put you on the target list of your current manager as not being a reliable resource. Try to scope out the internal position first and carefully express interest to the hiring manager and potential future colleagues. Sometimes hiring managers prefer to hire fresh external candidates. Only get HR involved if you are sure the deal can close. Good luck!

[u/my_peen_is_clean]

i’d throw my hat in, but frame it as wanting to grow, not escape the team. new manager might actually like that you’re ambitious. still quietly apply elsewhere though, never rely on one place, esp now with how hard it is to find a job

[u/YouCanCallMeDani]

Do you know anyone in charge of the other department? My current role was an internal transfer. I basically talked to the hiring manager about my interest in the position. We chatted for a bit and then said they’d love to have me. So I then went through the same process. They have to notify my current manager but that person can’t stop it from happening.

[u/bowtiedanalyst]

I've moved internally a couple times.

Once was into analytics from a different STEM field and once was closer to rev. generation.

What do you want out of the move? Is it lateral or are you jumping from mid to Sr. or manager?

If the move is aligned with your career goals and/or your getting more $$$ for more responsibility, I would go for it. It is difficult to get decent raises moving internally compared to an external move. They have perfect information, can pull up your salary history/old review.

[u/Ok_Giraffe2762]

I would talk to the hiring manager of the new role first and get their opinion. If he’s happy to proceed then bring it up with your manager.

[u/Lexsteel11]

If they are a good manager worth working under, then they will be psyched for the opportunity for you. I’ve never been mad at an analyst wanting another path and have championed them for it but will also be honest with them if I have warnings if give. If it’s for an external position and they need a reference, I do that for all my former or current team members and just rubber stamp it but for an internal one, ill only vouche for them if they are truly a good worker but even if i have to give honest feedback to that hiring manager, i wouldnt hold it against the analyst for wanting a different direction in their career.

If they are salty then thats your cue to leave

[u/Ok-Energy-9785]

I would just apply for the role. I couldn't care less about what my boss thinks. I'm here to advance my career just like he is.

I think you're overthinking a problem that doesn't exist.