Block Internal Transfer @ MSFT

Apr 14, 2019 13 Comments

I joined MSFT and have a very poor fit with my manager. It’s been two months but I’ve lined up multiple interviews with other teams. I’m trying my best to leave ASAP before things degrade.

I want learn about transfer policy at MSFT but can’t find info on hrweb. Is there any way my manager could block my transfer? I think he’s a bit racist and hostile towards me, and he’s about to find out about my other interviews since they just got scheduled.

I want to know what options a manager with malice could have at his disposal.

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  • You need to start documenting all your interactions with him. Email them to yourself on your personal email so there's a timestamp. Be detailed.
    Apr 14, 2019 0
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    hodgesodge

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    hodgesodge
    If you have zero results ( which you can't have as you haven't had a yearly performance review) or if you have had 'insufficient results' ticked in a connect or if you've had a email from your manager saying you aren't meeting expectations or if the managers you are talking to talks to your current boss and they say crappy things about you so the new manager doesn't want you.
    Apr 14, 2019 4
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    pista

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    pista
    Weird, how can transfer be blocked? On the orientation they mentioned that changing team is no big deal and is encouraged if you don’t like your current team. I know a team member who changed his team 4 times in his 1.5 year tenure. At times it may be recommended to stay with a particular team for 6 months just in case you don’t want to lose your signon but it is upto you. If other manager is ready to hire you you should not be blocked
    Apr 14, 2019 4
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      hodgesodge

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      They are called connects and can be done anywhen dependent on manager and direct report. If you get insufficient results on that then it can be reversed by the manager whenever they want, but if you get zero rewards in August then it lasts the whole year.
      Apr 14, 2019
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      pista

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      pista
      I see. Thanks, I will check on that
      Apr 14, 2019
  • The transfer policy does really come into play. Just get the other job and leave.
    Apr 14, 2019 0
  • MSFT, racist? Shocking!

    I do agree with the others above, Comey Memo every conversation you have with your manager. Email it to yourself from your personal email.

    You aren’t the first one to mention racism issues there, here on Blind.
    Apr 14, 2019 0