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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello! Im a 40 yo minority VP candidate, an internal role in a different line. It is a “reach” for me. I have been in my role for 1 year now, a lateral move after not being promoted for 6 years at a director level role. I applied to the VP role because it interested me. Now I worry, my current mgr might think it is a power move. I really like my current mgr and would like to make sure our relationship is good. Im hoping she will continue to be a mentor for me even if I were to get this role. My question is— do i tell her im interviewing or wait if I get the job? My problem is what if she hears it first from someone else? Would that be worse? Thanks in advance![/quote]

I was in a similar situation.  I just had a real honest conversation with my old manager to let him know that I was applying - that I understood it was a reach, and that it in no way reflected how I felt about my current job.
He was wonderful and even game me some interview advice.  Turns out I actually got the job, and while you could tell he was a little annoyed professionally at having to replace me so soon after my finally being useful to him, he was also wonderfully supportive.

If your current manager is as good of a person/manager/mentor as you think they are, they'll be happy for you and glad to see you reaching.[/quote]

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