Prob not really an AIBU but I need a kick up the ass I think!
I wondered if I could get some advice on how to word an email/ask some questions re an internal role which has come up at work.
For info; I returned to work 3 days a week following in September. I have previously held a role within the company which required me being away from home Monday – Friday. However I now work 3 days from the office still doing what I did previously (I.T Trainer) and love the job. I have always wanted to be a Project manager and a role has come up.
Its Full Time (although doesn’t say on the JD that it is) and will require travel (usually max 1 night away a week) and is the next logical step for anyone in my position.
The company I work for are very flexible re working hours, working from home etc. and when I said I was coming back after mat leave they basically said I could come back to do whatever I wanted & when I wanted.
Now I want to apply for this role however I want to ask them first if they would even consider me and if it could be done on a Part Time/flexible basis. I could go up to full time and maybe do 2 days a week at home?
How can I word an email to that effect and make it sound professional/right?! I always struggle with this stuff!
A colleague who has just left that role after doing it for 12 years has said to me its 'best to coast along as I have a DD now' - I dunno I feel like even if I dont have a chance at it I want them to know I still want to progress?!