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Jul 27, 2015 at 16:37 comment added Mark Brackett One other thought, that depends a little on context. If there's open roles on other teams - ask for those roles (as opposed to asking to be removed from your current role). This sends the same message (hey, I'd be happier somewhere else) without, again, being "direct" (hey - I hate my current team). Then, if you do leave, you can truthfully say it was because of "lack of opportunities" instead of "interpersonal conflict". IOW - never get caught complaining.
Jul 27, 2015 at 16:26 comment added Mark Brackett @Roger - I don't think this qualifies as passive-aggressive at all; it's a way to protect yourself from managers who would otherwise take the approach of firing or marginalizing you for being "direct". It also gives the manager an out if they are unable or unwilling to concede - the direct approach forces a conflict where the manager must either lie (we're working on it) or directly refuse the request (we are prepared to accept your resignation in lieu of moving you) and the inevitable fallout that entails.
Jul 27, 2015 at 14:12 comment added Roger This passive-aggressive approach could be counter-productive. As a manager, I would much rather have my employee be direct than throw around little "hints" like this.
Jul 15, 2015 at 19:07 comment added Lilienthal Welcome to the site Mark. Thank you for taking the time to write an excellent first post.
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Jul 15, 2015 at 18:41 history answered Mark Brackett CC BY-SA 3.0