Gave interest in a transfer--question and concern

christinak22

I work in benefits and our payroll person is leaving. I just told one of our supervisors that I am interested in transferring to that open position and she asked me to email her and the other supervisor as an official request. I cc'd our big boss and the HR manager on my email. What should my next steps be? This company has a history of putting things off and not taking action unless you push (it took me 9 months from request to fulfillment to get a raise).

Also, I just have to vent that I'm already worried that they're not going to move me solely because I'm so needed and good at my job where I am. With all the Obamacare changes coming up, a major system upgrade soon and an incompetent coworker, I could see them bypassing me because they want me where I am. Is this okay for them to do? I mean, would it be discrimination or something if they didn't promote me just because they need me more where I am?

TIA  

MyPlus5

My company is the same way, slow.  Depending on how long ago you sent your official request, you may want to send a follow-up sharing how excited you still are for the opportunity.  Then ask if there are any questions they have for you.  It can be a gentle nudge so someone responds to you.

Another idea, is the HR manager the "safe" person to talk with on these types of things?  If so, you may want to reach out to that person asking where they are in the hiring process, and if there is any other information he/she can share with you on the situation.  Also be sure you tell that person how excited you are about it.

good luck!! 

fryrat

If you are very competent in your current position, then it is not discrimination for them to select someone else. They value your skills. They would approach the situation as which one would be easiest to fill. If someone that already knows the ins and outs of the company would be essential in the new position, then you're a shoo in, but if they can fill the position with a warm body, cheap labor, fresh out of grad school, etc, then they will likely keep you where you are needed the most.

christinak22

fryrat:

If you are very competent in your current position, then it is not discrimination for them to select someone else. They value your skills. They would approach the situation as which one would be easiest to fill. If someone that already knows the ins and outs of the company would be essential in the new position, then you're a shoo in, but if they can fill the position with a warm body, cheap labor, fresh out of grad school, etc, then they will likely keep you where you are needed the most.

Aw, boo. Thanks for the response. I am incredibly competent in my current job and would need a little training for the other one, but it would pay a little more and I'm just so tired of working with this person!