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How an Internal Transfer Helps You Test a New Role Without Burning Bridges
Lucas and Luna explore the idea of using an internal transfer as a trial period rather than a permanent commitment. They look at how companies like Google and Microsoft have formalized 'internal rotation' programs that let employees spend three to six months in a new role before deciding to stay or return. The episode focuses on the psychological safety net this creates: you can test a different function, team, or manager without the permanent risk of leaving your current role. Lucas shares a specific example of a marketing manager at a Fortune 500 firm who spent four months in the…
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