I’m taking a new job within the same company just under a different brand.

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March 4,2022 at 2:20PM UTC

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I’m taking a new job within the same company just under a different brand. I’ve been with my current company for 10 years, and am feel a little bit of sadness. I am very excited and very much looking forward to my new opportunity. How do I talk to my current boss and director about my transition? Is it a traditional 2-week notice? My new to be manager said they are willing to work with me and discuss a transition plan with myself and my boss since I’m an internal hire. But help! How do I tell my coworkers and do I talk to the director, too?

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AnonymousMarch 4,2022 at 4:18PM UTC
I would give as much notice as you feel comfortable. I have a friend doing something similar and she also offered to help out in her old position as she transitioned into the new one. As a result she's straddling both jobs and doing the tasks of both for a couple of months. She's fine with it, though it is definitely resulting in her working more than she expected.
You should just rip off the band-aid and talk to your current boss. Approach it as you are excited to have this amazing opportunity that you accepted in the company. There is a chance they could already know about it. They should be excited for you even though they would be sad to lose you. Then schedule a meeting with the current boss, new manager and yourself to hash out a transition plan. Make sure there is an end date so that everyone is very clear when you will be fully transitioned into the new position.
If you have a close relationship with the director, tell the director too. If not, then leave that to your boss.
Congratulations on the new position! Good luck :)
AnonymousMarch 5,2022 at 6:01AM UTC
Thank you so much!! I went ahead and called the Director after I talked with my boss. He was very supportive and gave lots of praise/compliments. It meant a lot- he’s not a man of many words. He said “I’ll have my pitty party later, but congratulations. I’m proud of you!” WOW!! I was speechless. I’ll be working with my new boss and current boss next week to hash out what the next few weeks will look like and to hand off projects. It’ll be stressful for some time but I’m ready for the challenge!
Thanks for your input!
AnonymousMarch 7,2022 at 3:22PM UTC
Yay!!! That's so exciting! I hope that the meetings go well to hash everything out :)
Shel WebsterMarch 4,2022 at 4:21PM UTC
Scheduling a meeting with your boss is the first thing to do to tell them what is planned. It's best to make sure you are the one that tells them instead of them hearing it from someone else. You should have a tentative plan but be prepared to be a little flexible in case your boss has any ideas on that front. You can ask them in that meeting if you should plan a meeting with the director as well. You definitely want to be as up front with your current boss and director since you will be in the same organization. A meeting with your new manager and your current boss would be a great idea to schedule after you have the initial meeting with your current boss to make sure everyone is on the same page. Good Luck!
AnonymousMarch 5,2022 at 5:56AM UTC
Yea!
I’ve already talked with my boss. I don’t want to undermine her and still want to have a great working relationship. We’ve already discussed to have a team meeting next week with everyone to talk about current projects in my plate. Thank you for your input!
AnonymousMarch 4,2022 at 5:01PM UTC
You need to be proactive on this. The new brand department is looking for your leadership.
I would call a meeting to discuss the transition and bring your notes on timing of outstanding current projects, any suggestions on interim coverage by existing coworkers as well as your input on any handoffs.
Include your agenda with the meeting invite. And you can include the Director as an optional attendee.
You want to show your skill in handling this transition.
AnonymousMarch 5,2022 at 5:57AM UTC
Got a meeting on the calendar for next week!
Thanks for the tip!
AnonymousMarch 6,2022 at 3:23PM UTC
Wow, it’s almost like I wrote this about my current situation! I, too, am so sad about my transition that it’s almost overshadowing my excitement for the new role, so I am reminding myself why I applied in the first place. At my company, you have to keep your current manager abreast of the process, so mine knew from the beginning. I was originally planning on a 1- to 2-month transition, but my current and soon-to-be managers spoke and decided on 2.5 weeks. I still plan to cover some projects and provide oversight/advisory until the role is filled again. Tell your manager first and figure out what will be fair to both sides based on the current workloads/expectations of each. Once you’ve established that, then begin notifying other team members and need-to-knows. Congrats!
AnonymousMarch 7,2022 at 1:07AM UTC
Thank you!! It’s reassuring to know that I’m not alone in feeling what I feel. As it’s sunk in a bit more over the weekend I’ve become more excited about the new position!