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I applied for a position in another department.

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I applied for a position in another department. It’s been over a month and I haven’t heard anything. I have a very strong suspicion that someone from HR told my co worker. In a gossip type of way. Over the weekend, she sent me a very random text and it just felt like she was baiting me. In fact, every conversation feels this way. I don’t know if I should ask her why are you asking me these things? Or just play it cool. It’s really got me on edge to be honest. Did I discuss with my superiors before applying? No because there was nothing in the employee handbook stating to do so. When I applied, I asked for this to remain confidential. I do not know what to do. She asked our boss for a promotion and raise and he gave it to her. Her salary increased by 10k but she didn’t receive a merit raise. She was very unhappy about that. She too could have applied for the same position but didn’t. In the meantime, I received a very generous raise and I’m in line for a promotion. Regardless if I get an interview or not, I’m upset that someone from HR told her if my suspicions are correct however I have no way to prove it… but my co worker has been creating friction between us and it’s very uncomfortable. Suggestions?

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  1. Anonymous

    I would play it close to the vest. You applied but don't even know if you got it. HR is usually not confidential. But it's still disturbing. I would keep this person at arms length and never share. Just go about your business. Be professional and do great work. You will build a great reputation and distance yourself from the bottom feeders who thrive on gossip.

  2. Kat

    Since this is internal, does your company have an HR portal? Mine does and it tracks all the jobs you apply for and their status. If you don't have that option, can you contact the HR person handling the recruitment for an update? If neither of those are an option (or you don't trust HR to keep your business private), I'd assume after a month that you're not in the running for the job and move on. As for the co-worker, keep it professional. Don't worry if she does/doesn't know that you applied for another job. It doesn't matter. Don't discuss the other job prospect. Focus on the work you do need to get done together and leave it at that.

  3. Anonymous

    I don't think you have anything to gain from confirming or denying whether your coworker knows. I'd personally not respond to any texts from them, and if you see them in office or interact with them during business hours and they mention it, I'd play dumb and say something like "oh I figured we could just talk about it at work" or "I try not to look at my phone and unplug on the weekends". Ultimately, does finding out what she thinks change whether you'll get this job? It's easy to get wrapped up in interactions with people who bother us or who we don't trust at work, but ultimately, why does it matter?

    Now, especially since it's internal, I think it's perfectly reasonable to just send a quick and friendly note to HR asking if there's an update. Good luck!

  4. Anonymous

    None of this matters. NOTHING in HR is confidential. So keep your head down and do a great job. Stop focusing on this person. Block her calls and keep you eye on your promotion.

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