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You need a one on one meeting where you can remind your boss of the job description that you applied for and was hired for and let them know that some of the other roles offered are more in line with what you applied for. Let him know that you would like to actively pursue those other roles and would like their support.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
I'm not how sure how set in stone the HR policies and procedures are your startup, but at some companies, you have to be there a certain amount of time before you can apply for another internal position - sometimes 6 months, sometimes a year.
SrPM-SF
Just tell your boss what you said here, this job is not what you applied to and can we work on a transition plan to another role.
Brenda Crawshaw
All of the other advice PLUS emphasize that you want to use your skills and talents to ADVANCE your company. If they think it's about THEM they may be more open minded.
Susie Sylvia
With so many people already leaving the company entirely, it sounds like a lateral move would be a fortuitous move for both you and the company. Discuss this with your boss AND with HR. What have you got to lose? If you can't do what you excel at in this company then there doesn't seem to be any reason to remain silent. If $$$ is a problem, keep your sights on other opportunities elsewhere.
Audrey Kirsch
Say what you said here. Tell them that you enjoy working at the company and like what you're doing but think your skills would be better suited to one of the open positions. If people hadn't left, the positions wouldn't have been available. You have to go for the opportunity while it's there.
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