In Stasis...

[hantsbear]

Things are a bit static at the moment.  Main blocking point is my transfer to an office closer to Steve - it just isn't happening at the moment, and I'm really not sure how long this situation is going to last.  The Powers That Be within the organisation told one office that I've been in contact with, that has vacancies that they will categorically refuse my transfer unless it is an emergency.  I wrote to the HR person concerned about 10 days ago; she only read the e-mail last Tuesday and has not replied yet.  Reading the official guidance, anyone requesting a transfer is pretty much at the bottom of the pile unless they can claim an emergency transfer, which, I am told is nigh on impossible to obtain.  I will probably end up trying though, because this is stressing both Steve and myself out...

Oh well (sigh)

Comments

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I don't know the details of your situation, but what about Steve transferring closer to you instead?

[hantsbear.livejournal.com]

Problem is I'm in rented accommodation; he owns his home and the house market is pretty static at the moment.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

It's good then that you're looking at a transfer from both directions. I've had to work the long distance thing before, but eventually it works out as it should. Sounds like you'll have to be patient for awhile until it resolves itself.

[fargonrob.livejournal.com]

What about folks that are married? While it may be jumping the gun, if you were a strait couple would they consider that enough for the transfer?

Could the cost of the distance relationship have any impact?

Just trying to come up with something. Hope you can find a solution soon.

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Hoping that soon, a workable solution can be found.

I know how it hurts to be apart from the one you love.

((MAJOR HUGS))

[hantsbear.livejournal.com]

Working on that one. Will most likely see if we can bring the civil partnership forward to see if that helps; if it doesn't the union will try and hammer the department under equality legislation.

[holy13nation.livejournal.com]

I was going to ask just that question.
Otherwise, hang on in there. I can tell you from experience that distance can be a bitch but, over time, can just prove the strength of the feeling there.