I finally made the call

I am moving onto a regional role in Nov. Nope, not outside but ironically, within the bank. It was a tough call to make, especially in the current mkt situation. Frankly, i had the option of moving out but apart from the fact that the role wasn't exactly exciting (in fact, an exact replica of my existing role but with another competitor), i was hungry for the probable increment. Despite the fact that they eventually didn't select me after 5 rounds, new opportunities were really what i was after.

I felt stagnated so requested for a move to the regional team, if the chance arises. I am immensely grateful to my bosses for paving the way for me, introducing me to the relevant heads & eventually when a role from up there came about, they had me in mind & gave me the 1st right of refusal over an external candidate. Well, internal trsfs are lateral so apart from the fact that every HR matters remain status quo, it was a tough call to make - IN or OUT.

In this current financial mkt (where 3 of the top investment banks have fallen in this yr), the job mkt is gonna be a gloomy one in 2009. I don't wanna lament on the fact that i missed the boat when the job mkt was rosy (becoz of KL's posting back to SG) but since i already feel stagnated & am hungry for new challenges, i made the call to give the regional team a shot. Afterall, there's a 50-50 chance that things will/ will not work out but at least i tried. Might as well stay till bonus is paid out in March.

I don't know what lies ahead. Harder work, more politics, tough human relations but well, let's take a step at a time. My new role is slightly different & i probably won't get to work on marketing campaigns as much as i am doing now but well, never try never know. My new team comprises of an international bunch so apart from the fact that the boss is a Singaporean, i got multicultural folks to manage. I need to map out my handover & transition plan. Hopefully, it'll be a clean move from Nov onwards.