Although I see here that there are many who say that it is not the best idea, I'm still debating whether to try to change the group.
Is there anyone here who changed the group, had a good experience and did not regret doing it?
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When you apply internally, your current manager is not notified. If they want you, HR will have a chat to let you know and once you tell them to do it, current manager can't do anything. Standard transition is 4-week old project, 2-week 50/50 old/new. New manager and old manager have to negotiate but there is no stopping or retaliation. Just make sure your AR is written before taking the final step. This means September or later. Highly recommend. Set expectations like @qrc+1kSTfugF said. I moved in 2022 and intend to move again in a few years. Know several people who also moved out of my old toxic team and other toxic teams. All are better off now. Never stay in a job more than 3 years unless you love the team and want to spend 10+ years in same job as settled person.
My manager from my previous team retaliated and I was moved to different team. In new team, I see one person who is very toxic so I end up in he-l again.
If your manager blocks your transfer, fnd out why, and get it in writing (email). If you don't believe the answer and think it is because of some form of revenge towards you, print out that email, get a lawyer, and sue the sh!t out of them. That kind of behavior is unethical and is called "retaliation", and is against Q's own policy. Trust me, the managers at Q are not above petty relatiation and unethical behavior, because they think they are untouchable and can get away with it. You just gotta know that you are not powerless aganst them. I'd like to see someone give this post a thumbs down. Then you'll know those f*ckers are reading this message board as well! XD
Your current manager can stop your transfer. I got around that by quitting.
Your mileage may vary. Good luck.
Also, no need to tell your current boss that you want to change departments. Apply internally, and if they want you, great. If they don't, no harm done. They won't tell your current manager (I believe), and if you don't either, chances are no one will know.
Depends on your expectations. If you want to get away from toxic personalities, I do recommend it. If you think your chances of promotion will increase, forget it, you're dreaming. No one will consider your previous time at Q as a justification for promotion. You'll be starting from scratch. So at this point, you can either change companies, or change departments. If you can get a job anywhere else, I would say do that instead. But if you like Q, or having an office in SD, or whatever other reasons, and don't care that much about promotions, then switch departments, it's an easier interview process.
BTW, switching depts is not a negative thing for you in any way, in terms of some manager retaliating against you. No one is going to put you on a PIP, like some have suggested. You apply for a position, get the approval from your new dept that they want you, and that's it. After that your manager lets HR know and that's it. Your old boss can't prevent you from doing anything nor take revenge in any way. Good luck. It's not the worst thing in the world to do. But you have to set your expectations correctly.