A new position just opened up at my company that is more in line with my skills/background but I only started my job six months ago.

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December 19,2021 at 2:40PM UTC

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A new position just opened up at my company that is more in line with my skills/background but I only started my job six months ago. Is it in poor taste to bring up possibly switching to this other role? My current supervisor has already seen and praised me on a lot of the skills needed for this other role, which is more creative-based, so I don't think it would come as a total surprise but also don't want to make things awkward since I'm new.

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AnonymousDecember 19,2021 at 2:47PM UTC
Ive been in this position before. Go for it ! I started a job after 2 months and applied for a promotion and I was promoted. Wishing you positive vibes !
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Bretley DannerDecember 19,2021 at 3:22PM UTC
It’s your life, and you are allowed to be happy. Wanting to be the best you should impress people, not make them feel awkward.
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Dr. Sarah RatekinDecember 19,2021 at 5:09PM UTC
I don't think there's anything wrong in broaching the topic with the right people. If you AND the company would both benefit from the switch, it's a great idea to say that. And six months is long enough to have a basic sense of how that transition could benefit everyone.
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AnonymousDecember 19,2021 at 9:13PM UTC
Always ask and see how it goes. Clearly you're an asset so the company gets to keep you ....just in another role.
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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistDecember 20,2021 at 5:52AM UTC
I would check and see if you're even eligible to consider switching jobs - in some companies you have to be there a year before you can apply for another role.
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