Hoping someone may be able to help me out here.
Been with my employer a year, previous 10 years. Progression at previous employer very slow, current employer has better progression generally just not really in my current department.
I applied for another role internally that would require training as it’s a different role but not unmanageable and I am interested in it. Ideally however I would rather progress to management but was of the opinion that that opportunity was a long way off in my current department as manager hasn’t long been in that position and there was no suggestion they would be going anywhere any time soon.
Had interview for other role, interviewer really grilled me on whether a promotional position in my current department would sway my decision which I found odd but answered, not necessarily but I want to progress to management and if the position came up at the right time I’d of course consider it. All questions were management focused.
Day after interview my manager returns from holiday and informs me she is leaving, that if I applied for the position I’d have a strong chance of getting the job etc.
I’m still waiting to hear about this other job. Of the two the manager position would be my preference although no guarantee I’d get it of course.
Would you turn down the other job if offered it and aim for the management role or request to speak to interviewer who is also overall manager and have a very honest conversation? I’m keen to progress, I don’t want to burn bridges or cut my nose off to spite my face! Sorry for rambling!