Should I go for the promotion?
 

Here's the deal. I just started my full time job 4 months ago, and my boss, who was just promoted like 6 months ago, is leaving in July. I'm currently split between two departments-Member Services, which is where Kelly is leaving, and Communications. I originally took the job because of the communications aspect and I don't want to give it up.

Should I show interest in the position? Ideally, I want them to come begging to me to take the job, but I know that is unlikely. In this case I would wheel and deal for the best of both jobs. I don't want to give up the communication aspect, as it is the fun part, but I would love the promotion and the raise. Not to mention I would probably have to train the new person they would hire, who would probably be younger than me and I would have a hard time with that, plus I would know how to do everything they would do with no additional compensation.

I would be devistated if they (1) did not offer me the position on their own or (2) if I applied and did not get it. If I applied and they decided not to meet my needs, I don't think I would be too upset because that would have been my choice, as I wouldn't want to give up the fun parts of the job.

Any advice, anyone? Maybe I just needed to sound off. I don't know but I would like to hear your feedback!

Thanks bunches!

Well, no one has replied...so,

any updates? Have they approached you about taking the position?

The way I see it is, the worst thing that could happen by you trying to get the promotion would be that you didn't get it. Which of course is not that bad! At least then they'll know you're interested in progressing upward through the company, so when the next promotion comes around, you'll more than likely be considered as a candidate. Make sense?

Good luck with whatever you decide (or decided!)!