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    I'm currently a Senior Financial Analyst with nearly 6 years of experience, and I've been with my company for about 1.9 years. Lately, I've been feeling burned out in my role. My onboarding was not great, and although my new managers are supportive, I still feel like I'm behind and not performing to my potential. I've realized that I thrive when I'm solving problems, analyzing data, and collaborating with others to drive decisions. Recently, I've noticed two internal positions that really interest me: 1. **Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner** - I've always had an interest in HR and love the people-focused aspect of work. I've discussed a similar role with my manager before, and he was supportive, but it closed before I could apply. 2. **Lead Strategic Enablement Analyst** - This role aligns with my skills in analytics and reporting, which I enjoy. I'm torn between the two roles, and I worry that my desire to switch might just be a reaction to my current burnout. I'm considering whether I should talk to my manager again about these opportunities or if that would be redundant since we've already discussed my interest in a TA role. I’m seeking advice from anyone who has navigated internal mobility: Should I bring up both roles to my manager? Would applying to both make me seem unfocused? How do I determine if I'm truly in the wrong career path or just experiencing burnout?

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    I'm currently a Senior Financial Analyst and feeling quite burned out in my role. I've been contemplating a pivot within my company and am torn between two internal positions: Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Lead Strategic Enablement Analyst. I've previously expressed my interest in HR/TA to my manager because I really enjoy the people-focused aspects of work, such as stakeholder partnership and helping others with their career growth. Colleagues often come to me for guidance, which I find fulfilling. However, the last TA role I wanted to apply for closed quickly, so I refocused on my current responsibilities. Now, another TA position has opened up, but there's also a Strategic Enablement Analyst role that aligns with my interests in analytics and problem-solving. I enjoy translating complex data into actionable insights, which is why I see myself fitting well in that role too. The challenge is that I can genuinely see myself thriving in either position. My background in business partnership and analytics makes the Enablement role a natural evolution of my skills. On the other hand, the relationship-building aspect of the TA role resonates with my desire to help others. Ultimately, I'm feeling drained by the repetitive nature of finance and want a fresh start in a role that feels more strategic and engaging. However, I’m cautious about making an emotional decision due to my current dissatisfaction. Has anyone else transitioned from finance to either HR/TA or strategic analytics? Which path was more fulfilling for you? Also, would applying to both roles internally make me seem unfocused, or is it reasonable given the overlap in skills?

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