Workplace Changing Departments?

[xanderbsb]

Less than a month ago I got hired as a call center rep at a company. Today as I was browsing Craigslist, I saw that the company just put an ad up for available positions in other departments I'd rather work in.

Now I'm torn between applying for the other positions or staying at the current position I'm in.

What would you do if you were in my situation? Would you go ahead and apply for the new open positions and change departments or stay put?

 

[Catshandbags767]

If there is a job offered that you would be happier with then go apply for it.

 

[lorihmatthews]

Go for it. If they like you and you already work for them, there's a greater chance that you'll get the job.

 

[prof ash]

If you know that you would absolutely prefer the other department, and you don't think it would look bad to apply for the position or would impact your position now, then absolutely put in for it. If you don't try, you won't know what could happen

 

[Noi_82]

You should go for it. Seems like you really want to be at the other department.

 

[peppersasen]

are you afraid of offending your employer or something? because some employers actually encourage (and will prioritize and/or give special treatment to) so-called "internal applicants". i'd say ask for a discreet appointment with HR to find out what your options are.

 

[xanderbsb]

Thanks everyone for your advice!

I talked to HR today and she told me to talk to my supervisor about it. I told my supervisor about my interest in the other department. She told me that the pay would be slightly less than what I make now and that the position would be most likely seasonal/temporary. She did walk me over to the person who would do the hiring who I've met before and he actually did some training with me when I first started. He said he was looking for 3 people!

Now I'm even more torn about what to do. The pay I have now is okay and I like the opportunity to become permanent but the job is so stressful. I deal with difficult customer's almost everyday.

However if I change to the other department it is less stressful since I wouldn't have to deal with angry customers and I would be involved more with the production of content.

 

[Catshandbags767]

I would go wit the less stressful one if you can live with the pay cut. Because any stress you can cut out is a good thing. Plus stress will wear you down very fast.

 

[Wentworth-Roth]

^ Agreed... I'd do the same if it meant less stress at work.

 

[ap.]

go where you will be happier because you'll do a better job and have a greater chance of success in the long run.