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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve posted before. I’m having major anxiety.

I’ve been unhappy with my manager and the team I’m on has a lot of dysfunction.  There was a promotion opportunity in another division. I applied and I got it. It’s a title and pay bump, more autonomy etc.

I gave notice to manager - he was ok. The next day I get a scathing call from my bosses boss. How I was “irresponsible” for applying, I should have let my manager approve my application (HR signed off per company protocol ), and that it looks like I’m running away. He wants to block (best case: delay) my move because “the other team is stealing his resources”.

I followed company protocol. I went through the process like everyone else. I was honest and transparent. I asked new boss to approve me supporting one of my existing projects to see it through.   And now I may end up with no job. New boss is not amused by drama.

Not once did anyone ask me how I was doing, or what my career goals were or even say “nice job”.  So, what do I do now?

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Go straight to HR to let them know about this call.  Do not take any more of this guy's phone calls directly - force him to leave a voice mail or talk to you in person.  Have your cell phone ready to record discreetly.  And consult an employment lawyer just in case you need one.  I would think that, if you followed company protocol and HR signed off on the process and promotion, you'd have a hell of a case on your side for suing the shit out of them should they dismiss you.  This sounds like textbook retaliation to me.[/quote]

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Retaliation for what? [/quote]

If her promotion was denied and current boss fired her, as OP seems to be suggesting, that would be retaliation.  Classic case.  Not that this is likely to happen if HR at OP's employer has any sense at all.  I concur with others who suggest she should remain professional, do her job, wait for her start date, and let HR/new boss deal with the situation.  If anyone should be fired, it sounds like OP's current boss would be a good candidate.    [/quote]

Retaliation is only illegal if it is retaliating for protected activity.  Trying to get promoted is not a protected activity.  [/quote]

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