NigelW Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hello, Recently I've been feeling anxious about a potential career change that could lead to something quite exciting for me. I joined this company three months ago for a particular position. After spending some time learning the ropes of that role I've become interested in a more customer based role that is quite scarce. It would be more along the lines of what I went to college for and would allow me to develop the set of skills that I have only scratched the surface of. I am wanting the change because I am no longer interested in my role compared to this opportunity. It's in line with my already developed skill set and is very viable for contract work should I chose to start a business. Starting my own business and being customer focused is something I think I can do well because I am driven given how much I've overcome just to get a steady job. (Something that is not common in my family.) I haven't met a lot of resistance when asking questions at work about it, in fact they pointed me in the direction of that department manager and said to ask. I know that I am insecurely attached. A large part of my life I've been worried about making people uncomfortable, but this is something that I think I could really enjoy. When I think of saying that I want the change I think that something bad will happen. How can I ask in a way that creates that best chance for success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavik Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 If you can find a way to phrase it in the way that will show benefit to the company ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelW Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 What is your experience of reading my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Green Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Are your concerns of making your current manager uncomfortable, or your potential new manager? or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelW Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 I am concerned more about making my current manager uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelW Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 It just occurred to me that I have another thread open about vulnerability. You know what I am going to go for it and if they dislike me for it, screw them. If I get fired I can find another job. Sorry for wasting your time guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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