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Wanted, but in the worst way?
Wednesday, 13 December 2017 21:16An interesting position I've been put into at work: I've gone on two interviews for internal positions, both promotional opportunities. I've been informed that there is a very high interest in hiring me for either of these positions--one of them told me on no uncertain terms that they are ready to make me a formal offer. However, they have not yet made said offer to me because the head of my unit has somehow suggested to the other units to hold off because now a job opportunity, a promotion that practically has my name on it, has opened up in my unit, and my unit does NOT want me to leave.
The job posting in my unit is written in such a way where I already do 90-95% of the duties listed. It is very obviously meant to get my attention. They know I've been going on interviews because I aced the Professional Career Opportunities civil service exam. One huge problem--that posting in my unit is for a non-union-represented State position, whereas the other two are. So now I'm looking at a situation where there's a promotion opportunity that has my name all over it but I'd have to sacrifice union protections and some sick leave, which, for someone with my health, is a big deal-breaker.
Basically, a behind-the-scenes turf war between 3 units has broken out for me. On the one hand, I'm glad I'm wanted. On the other, I'm gonna have to make a decision VERY soon that I only partially don't want to make. I'm pretty certain I'm not going to apply for the position in my unit--I'm 99% sure that they clearly mean to put me into it if I apply, but I don't want to be in a job where I'm at the mercy of the Governor without any recourse. I like my current job and unit, yes, but not enough to give up union protections and nearly 40% of the sick time I currently earn.
All I hope is that when I do accept a position in another unit and break the news to my supervisors, they don't start bawling like at my last two jobs. That's the only downside to making the decision; in nearly every job I've had, handing in my resignation has the effect on management as if I just ran over a puppy. UGH.
The job posting in my unit is written in such a way where I already do 90-95% of the duties listed. It is very obviously meant to get my attention. They know I've been going on interviews because I aced the Professional Career Opportunities civil service exam. One huge problem--that posting in my unit is for a non-union-represented State position, whereas the other two are. So now I'm looking at a situation where there's a promotion opportunity that has my name all over it but I'd have to sacrifice union protections and some sick leave, which, for someone with my health, is a big deal-breaker.
Basically, a behind-the-scenes turf war between 3 units has broken out for me. On the one hand, I'm glad I'm wanted. On the other, I'm gonna have to make a decision VERY soon that I only partially don't want to make. I'm pretty certain I'm not going to apply for the position in my unit--I'm 99% sure that they clearly mean to put me into it if I apply, but I don't want to be in a job where I'm at the mercy of the Governor without any recourse. I like my current job and unit, yes, but not enough to give up union protections and nearly 40% of the sick time I currently earn.
All I hope is that when I do accept a position in another unit and break the news to my supervisors, they don't start bawling like at my last two jobs. That's the only downside to making the decision; in nearly every job I've had, handing in my resignation has the effect on management as if I just ran over a puppy. UGH.
