INPUT ARTICLE: Article: What is your basic motivation? Are you bored? Disaffected? Do you need a bigger challenge? Is your job too demanding and you want a better work-life balance? Be sure that you are making an educated decision. Transferring departments is doable – for example, 1/3 of the British grocery chain Sainsbury’s 500 yearly recruits for retail management transfer to other operations -- but you should have a good reason. Try putting your thoughts on paper. Don’t over-think or over-rationalize. Write down why you feel the need to move, emotions and all. Now that you’ve stated your reasons, it is time to decide whether they are legitimate. Understand that some reasons to transfer are good and others not as good. For example, you may be new to your department and not feel suited to the job. Improper fit is a legitimate reason to transfer. So is the desire for a greater challenge or the need to balance your life. Simple boredom or unhappiness need more thought, though. All jobs have ups and downs. What is behind your boredom? Is it something that might change after a time, like routine? Or is it a bigger problem, like you feel unchallenged and unmotivated?  More good reasons to transfer include relocating to different state or part of town, seeking better team or department fit, issues with your direct supervisor, and striving to meet career goals your current job cannot offer. Less compelling reasons include taking issue with company policies or procedures, ethical concerns, or problems with executive level management. None of the above will change much with a transfer and you may find yourself leaving the company shortly after transferring. Do not be think that a transfer will be a quick fix for your personal and/or work issues. If your issues wind up being company-wide, the grass may not be greener on the other side. It may be harder to transfer if you work for a small company, where many co-workers are “lifers” and roles are clearly set. In that case, an external move might be better. Network with those you are interested in working with to help your chances of landing a transfer. Building genuine, mutual connections and making yourself known will help you find advocates – advocates who can promote your cause. Get to know the people in departments or locations in which you have an interest. For example, if you are interested in accounting, casually say so the next time you bump into the hiring manager in the break room. If you make it clear that you are interested, he may alert you the next time a new financial analyst position opens up. Keep in mind that knowing an insider will not get you hired, but that it may get you a close look. Networking can be easier at a small company, with fewer steps. Does your boss or the owner do all the hiring herself? Talk to her frankly about your interest. If she is amenable, she might come directly to you the next time she is looking to hire. She may even allow you to apply before others. Many companies make job openings available to current employees before they are advertised outside of the company. Be on the lookout for such postings. Try to find them on the company intranet, in the break room, or by asking HR. Use your network to get info. For example, if you’d like to transfer to the marketing department and sometimes talk with Sarah in marketing as part of your current job, ask her about possible openings. Even if nothing is available at the moment, she may alert you in the future when a job opens. If you know someone in HR, mention your interest there. Once you have found a suitable position, put forward a professional application. But be discreet – other people you know will apply for the same vacancy.  Take the process seriously. The biggest mistake you can make is to assume that you will get special consideration as a “known entity.” In fact, this might actually make things harder, as no one wants to be accused of cronyism. Act as you would with any outside job. Follow the process, submit an up-to-date resume, a first-rate cover letter, and approach the application with professionalism. You may have an advantage if you are allowed to apply for the job before outsiders. However, you may not. Remember that others at your company could also be pursuing the same opportunity. Be selective about applying for internal jobs. Management will take you less seriously if they know that you apply for anything and everything. Make sure that your direct supervisor and HR know about your application. You should avoid giving insult at all costs. If you have an understanding boss, for example, you could hurt her and lose a powerful advocate by not being upfront. She might be able to put in a good word for you. If, on the other hand, your boss is easily offended, try to be as diplomatic as possible with her about your desire to transfer. Make it clear that the issue is not personal – e.g., “You’re a great supervisor and I’ve really enjoyed working for you. It’s only that I want to expand my career opportunities.” She will find out eventually and it is better that she hear it from you. If you don’t feel comfortable going to your supervisor or your supervisor is the reason that you want to transfer, seek advice from your HR representative. You will still have to face your supervisor, but HR can guide you through it.

SUMMARY: Assess why you want to transfer. Evaluate your reasons. Network and build strong relationships. Research and apply for internal job openings. Be upfront with your supervisor.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If staring creeps you out, look at the point between his eyes. He won't be able to tell! On the lean-in, turn your head 10 degrees, open your mouth slightly, and aim for his lower lip. Give it a little squeeze with your lips, then close them again as you pull away. Gently slide your tongue into your partner's mouth, and start exploring. Make sure that your partner is reciprocating! If  they don't respond, stop immediately to avoid embarrassing yourself. It's a sweet move that keeps him focused on what he's doing with his lips.

SUMMARY:
Keep eye contact until right before your lips touch-it helps build excitement. Learn to make lip contact correctly. Use your tongue the right way. Reach for his hand and intertwine your fingers.