Should I apply for this internal role?

Hi everyone,

I found an internal role I'm perfectly qualified for (as in, I tick all the boxes). The role was posted earlier this week and I have my application ready. This role would be an upwards move after being stuck at junior level for close to 7 years now. It's an area I have a strong interest in and have been aiming to move into for a while now. I think I am slightly overqualified for my current role.

Additionally, my current team is undergoing some drastic changes to the point where 1/3 of our responsibilities are shifted to another sub-team, thus leaving us with the menial tasks only. The team is expanding rapidly to the point where I think it really limits opportunities for progression as everyone is getting hired at the same level.


I don't know if applying to the role would however result in a positive outcome as I also don't want my application to impact the relationship I have with my current managers.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello - would anyone be willing to give a try? I can provide feedback afterwards. Thanks!

You are Mars.
The next/other job, (2nd from the 10th or the 11th ) is ruled by Merc.

As Merc separates from Mars, they do not aspect. So I don’t see the other role being offered to you. But also, based on reception from you/Mars to the other job/Merc, you will not like it.

IleneK said:

You are Mars.
The next/other job, (2nd from the 10th or the 11th ) is ruled by Merc.

As Merc separates from Mars, they do not aspect. So I don’t see the other role being offered to you. But also, based on reception from you/Mars to the other job/Merc, you will not like it.

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Thanks a lot, Ilene! Appreciate the insights.

Yes, it rings true. I read the job description again shortly after my last post and I've been having doubts as to whether I will actually like this job. While it has some interesting aspects, it misses the financial / numerical aspects I actually enjoy in my current role. I'm thinking of postponing any internal or external move to after 2021. I'm not sensing like this is the most appropriate time right now.