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worried my promotion at work will make enemies
I went to work today and my boss asked me if I'd be interested in transferring to another department in the store. It's a new clothing line that won't be ready until March. She said I would be gauranteed at least 25 hours a week, and I would have a new supervisor.It would sort of be a promotion I guess. I said yes, and now I'm worried that some of the other girls in my department might get jealous. This one girl in the department had really wanted into this new clothing line, and she was going to ask the manager if she could transfer because she was too scared to ask our supervisor. Our supervisor can be a little mean a times (that's an understatement). Well my supervisor aproached ME,, and asked me before this other girl. I also have seniority over her. I just know she is going to be really pissed off and jealous of me. But I HAD to except this job, because I was only getting 15 hours a week in the other department. Also, I get along really well with the lady that is going to be my new boss. How should I act around her when I see her again? I don't want to make any enemies! And before this we got along really well!
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You said it yourself, 'she was going to ask the manager if she could transfer but, then she is not qualified enough to do a job that requires polished skills. Life is competitive; You both wanted the job and the boss is going to choose the more qualified. She will get over it in time. If she is a decent person, she will say congratulations and wish you the best. If she gets mad, pouts or gossips about you.......good riddance to the likes of her!
Don't feel guilty, just act like you always do. Say hello, smile, be yourself. If she is jealous or acts rude or cold, just go on with your work. Do not get involved in arguments or petty exchanges that could kill your job opportunities. Managers want workers to stay focused on the job, not to be acting like immature teenagers. Good luck and enjoy your success.
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Just tell her you got promoted and try not to run into her anymore.
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Don't apologize for being promoted!
The other girl will probably be okay with it. If she isn't then there is nothing much you can do about it. The boss thought you were the better one for the job.
When you see her again tell her what happened. That the boss approached you and that you couldn't afford to turn it down. Don't just assume she is going to be mad about it. She may have wanted the job but things like this happen every day. If she doesn't understand that, she will learn quickly. :)
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