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Internal transfers getting harder to get approved?

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·35d ago·2 comments

Hi all, been lurking for a while. I've been looking to move to a different department within Lockheed Martin for the past six months. I found a great internal opening that seemed like a perfect fit, interviewed well, and got great feedback. The hiring manager was keen, but my current manager and HR have been stonewalling the transfer. It's usually pretty straightforward internally if everyone agrees, but now it feels like they're making it incredibly difficult to move people out. I've heard whispers that they're trying to hold onto talent and avoid backfilling roles if possible. Anyone else encountering this with internal moves or transfers recently? Feels like the doors are closing slowly but surely, and it's making me nervous about future stability.

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0x3ef5…7b77

·35d ago

That's a frustrating situation. I've heard similar rumblings about internal mobility becoming a bit more of a bottleneck lately. It used to be that if the business case was there and both managers were on board, it was a smooth process. Now it seems like there are more hoops to jump through, possibly due to budget constraints or a desire to retain talent in critical areas. Keep pushing, and maybe try to get your potential new manager to advocate more strongly on your behalf with higher-ups.

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·35d ago

I'm not surprised to hear this. The company has been undergoing a lot of restructuring and changes in leadership over the past couple of years. It's possible that new policies or just a general shift in approach to internal staffing are making things tougher. Sometimes, managers are also incentivized to keep their teams staffed, so they might be less willing to let good people go, even if it's for a better opportunity within the company. Persistence is key, but also manage your expectations.