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Been there. It’s better if you frame it in the context of going TO something else instead of away from the existing project. Could be an industry, service offering, etc. you will need to leverage your connections of partners and SMs involved with that work and express your interest. This is much easier to do if you already have a relationship through internal initiatives. You can start by talking to your counselor about how experience in X is one of your major focus areas and you have demonstrated your dedication to this through internal initiatives or pursuit work. Work with your counselor to connect with those Partners/SMs and see if they are willing to pull you on to a project. Have your counselor and/or partner / staffing person be the one to approach your current manager about roll off.
First, recognize that if they are extending you it reflects good performance to date. You really don’t want to be told they are rolling you off at an extension.
So starting from the point where you are performing well, schedule some time with your leader (SM, M, partner, whoever is right for you) to talk about your career goals. It should become clear whether or not they can be achieved by staying put. Assuming they cannot be met where you are, express patience but suggest that you stay for a period of time that can support a good transition, agree to the things you want to develop personally in that period, and suggest both a roll off and some help in landing a next role that aligns to your career objectives.
Final piece of advice.... at your point in your career a year seems like a long period in time. Over the course of a career, it is not. Be patient - you have 30-40 years of career ahead of you. Take advantage of every situation you are in to learn and grow. Moving around too much doesn’t let you really take the time to do that.
I took the engagement begrudgingly, knowing the work was terrible, but now I feel like there’s no end in site. Top it all off, the role isn’t a stretch roll and I am wary that I’ll miss out on promotion this year because of it.
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Following! Similar situation. What if they ask if you want to stay or roll off, is it bad form to say ya don't wanna stay
Same situation here...going on 3.5 years now...
^ Exactly, we are also at a juncture where staffing is being projected / discussed with the client do it really feels like now or never.
Very helpful advice EY & P1. EY, I recognize that I should have a place to go before I even begin discussions with current leadership. I have a couple follow up questions A) I have been in contact with partners and directors in the groups that interest me. But how do I justify asking for a role on one of their projects when I am clearly staffed? Is that bad form? B) I have the added challenge that my current gig is lead by my relationship partner so I have to figure out a way to navigate that without alienating them.
It is not a topic of conversation that can be broached easily. If you are at the point where you know you need to leave, find another opportunity within the firm and find a way to communicate that you are leaving with gratitude and humility. It may take a while to get both parties on the same page, be patient. Do not expect your current leadership to love the idea that they will have to backfill your position.
How do you express that you want to wait a little bit before deciding to stay? I'm waiting to hear back from some people next week about potential stuff but don't know how to not give the current engagement an answer right away