Having Problem with Manager

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 14, 2009

what would you do if a manager blocked you every time you wanted to transfer to another unit????

quit and find work in another hospital.

Magsulfate, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2009

OHHHH I hate that! But guess what, it probably means that you are so good at your job that your manager can't stand the thought of losing you. SO, with that in mind, if you REALLY want to go to another unit... you might have to go to a new hospital.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2009

Talk to HR about the policy at your facility. Where I worked I've transferred 3 different times, eventually back to the unit I started on (so you don't want to burn any bridges because never say never). Our policy is that if you're in good standing, i.e. no write ups, have good attendence, etc., and the other unit's manager accepts you, then the current manager can only hold you for 30 days and can not block your transfer. All three times the managers made me stay the max of 30 days, but knew there was nothing they could do. Transferring units is a good way to expand your skills without loosing your seniority at a facility. Most facilities would rather allow a transfer than loose a good employee.

Good luck.

sweetlass · Mar 14, 2009

Try Reverse psychology! it worked with our previous nursing director!

smallboat · Mar 14, 2009

request for a meeting with your manager, and in a professional manner, inform your manager that your request for tranfer is a career move. managers hate to lose their best workers, but they should not be in the way of your professional development. Good luck to you!

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2009

I think you need clarification on your facility's policy.

litbitblack, ASN, RN · Mar 14, 2009

Yeah check on policy but if they truly want to block you they can always make up something small to counsel on you so then you can't transfer. You might just have to quit and come back. find out for sure though thru hr.

pagandeva2000, LPN · Mar 14, 2009

Have other people left that department? If the manager has a high turnover rate, she may be trying to block your leave to save face. Other times, it can be out of spite, or because they really value your services, and are selfish, so, they block your growth. Is this the type of manager that gives you a hard way to go?

As others have suggested, find out policies and procedures from Human Resources, then, make your move.

Batman24 · Mar 14, 2009

Call Human Resources to get policy in writing. If your manager won't budge after that bring in their superior and HR rep.

netglow, ASN, RN · Mar 14, 2009

I usually will give lower management just a nod... if no action, always bypass and go to the top. Lower management just sees your move as making more work for them. Nobody is interested in your learning experiences and expansion but you, really, right!? :wink2: Oh yes, always document date and time of your meeting and notes on the exchange.

caliotter3 · Mar 15, 2009

Call Human Resources to get policy in writing. If your manager won't budge after that bring in their superior and HR rep.

Perhaps your manager can do this in accordance with policy. You won't know unless you find out the story from HR. If such is the case, you just might have to change jobs if the transfer means that much to you.