> Call for interview
< Bad connection; Get hung up on
> Call again from different area code
< Same thing;
< Email explaining position
> Reply suggesting later time to retry
< Confirmed time; Called hour after suggested time "Is now a good time?"
> "Sure. How's it going?"
< "Good- good, I see you currently work at- oh..."
> "What's wrong?"
< "Oh, well it seems the job you applied to is also within the same company you currently work at"
> "Yeah, i'm looking for growth and opportunities."
< "Well, let me talk to my manager about this. I'll get back to you no later than five minutes."
> "....okay..."
< "......ok......"
> "....bye?...."
< "....bye...."
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No call back.
Sometimes companies have a specific protocol for intra-company moves. Usually the current manager needs to be in the loop, as well as the new manager.
Aso, comany politics play an out-sized role in these situations.
@lucifargundam@qoto.org that suvks. It used to happen all the time back when I used to work for HP. Disheartening to say the least. Chin up though. Bigger and better things to come 👍