What would you do about a work situation?

[gittyup]

I am programmer at a large telecom company. Anyway, I work on a pretty cool project. I heard that one of the other developers is leaving. The project he works in is also pretty interesting. Now, after talking to a co-worker, who is also a friend, he said that our boss offered him the position of the developer that is leaving. Now, here is the interesting part. Let's call my boss Fred. My friend said to me ,"you know Fred offered me the position". I said great. He says, "Fred told me that he asked if you were interested in it, but you said that you weren't". Well my boss, Fred, never asked me about it. What would Fred have to gain my saying that to my friend? Would you ask Fred about this?

 

[kranky]

The reason to talk to Fred is to tell him you are interested in the position. Don't bring up what your friend told you. It may or may not be true. Does your company post job openings? If so, follow the procedure to make sure you are considered.

 

[gittyup]

Well, the jobs are comparable. And, honestly there is nothing that would make me want to switch projects since the money is the same. I guess I don't like it when people lie. I have known my friend for many years and I take his word. Given that, I just don't get why my boss felt the need to make that up! That's all.

 

[kranky]

I can't think of a single reason for your boss to say that. Even if he didn't know you guys were friends, and you'd find out he said that, I still don't see any point. I still wouldn't ask him about it, because nothing good can come of it.