Hey everyone,
I recently joined XYZ, a federal organization somewhere in Europe, after a rigorous year-long recruitment process. I thought I had finally landed my dream job. However, instead of a fulfilling role, I found myself placed in an HR team named “Career”, where our primary task boils down to posting internal job positions – a task that feels like mere copy-pasting. Moreover, having no prior background in HR, this assignment seems a bit out of left field for me. Our team already has six members, with one on maternity leave, and to my surprise, another person is about to join, even though our workload is already quite light.
An individual from the HR selection team, who was part of my interview process, shared some concerning internal dynamics with me. Apparently, there was an ideal position that suited my skills initially earmarked for me. Yet, due to internal politics, it was handed to someone else. Adding salt to the wound, I had ranked first in my selection, only to be channeled into a position that doesn't fully utilize my capabilities.
When I voiced my concerns, the feedback was essentially that if they accommodated my request for a change, they might have to do the same for others expressing dissatisfaction. This reasoning seems a bit thin, especially given their recruitment process where roles weren't transparently disclosed upfront.Now, I'm at a crossroads.
On the one hand, I could return to my previous job where I felt valued and recognized. They are currently checking on this possibility at the HR level. And if they say yes, while I'm back in a role that's intellectually stimulating, I'm also considering applying once more at XYZ for a higher-ranking position, given there's a new recruitment wave. Interestingly, I had cleared the same interview for this position a year ago alongside the one that got me my current role. However, I missed out on the position by just a few points…
The upside of staying with XYZ is the potential for solid pay in the future, especially as a federal employee, coupled with long-term pension benefits.
So, what would you do: stay with the hope of things taking a turn for the better or walk away and possibly be left with a case of the “what ifs”? Your insights and experiences would be invaluable. Thanks!