those who wait...get the decision made for them

[orangerful]

So, I've been flopping around for the past few weeks. blu_harvest notified me that there might be openings at his branch, the branch where a lot of my buddies work. Then I got to thinking, would I want to transfer? Could I transfer? I'm in the middle of so many things at work, would I want to switch? What are the pros and cons of working in a community branch versus a area branch? I've got so many projects and programs that I've started at work, I couldn't switch and hand them off to someone else? But if I was at an area branch, I would have more power? Or would I? I just......couldn't....decide.

I was stressing daily over this.

Today I saw that they announced the openings. And today I saw that the transfer date falls short of my sixth month anniversary - which means I am not even allowed to put in a transfer request.

So there. The decision was made for me. That was nice.

I would like to switch to that branch later on, but not quite yet. I want to sorta make a name for myself where I am now. Then perhaps move on to the bigger building. :)

Comments

[destertale.livejournal.com]

"Today I saw that they announced the openings. And today I saw that the transfer date falls short of my sixth month anniversary - which means I am not even allowed to put in a transfer request."

Not necessarily. If you're not too far off, they can fudge it a bit. I did one of my interviews at just a bit over 5 months once, especially since once they were done with figuring stuff out, it would have been even closer to 6. It's also not a bad idea to let them know that you may be interested in working somewhere else (or change between full-time and job-share or something), even if there isn't currently a spot available like you're looking for. Just FYI =)

I'm stuck with wondering about the spot opening up at MDC again. I have no idea who is going to be the branch manager there now though. *sigh* I'd hate to switch and then not be happy there, so I know how ya feel. =P

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

yeah, I probably could ask to fudge it, but I'm in the middle of so many things right now, I don't know if I should go. The position doesn't start until August, but I've already got my "gamer gathering" club set up in August, and I'm trying to get the star wars guys that came to CRO to come to our branch.

But it seems we're always shuffling around so I might wait for another opening. I swear, WCO changes staff more than anyone else! haha. Plus, leaves twice as many chances for blu_harvest to try and bump up to info if he really wants to.

Yeah, I haven't heard a single rumbling on who wants to move to MDC yet...even asked Michael last week but he didn't seem to really know anyone. I'm very curious to see who they get.