Since I piggybacked onto this thread, I had a very frank conversation with my Leader. Agreed to step up temporarily to help through a Q4 crisis (which I don't mind doing, honestly). I told him about my issues with the position at the other store. I told him if they expected me to agree to continue come January that there were gaps in my training/development I expected to have filled--then handed over a copy of the list. (The original lives in my Dropbox.) One of my questions was, "Where do we go from here?" aka, I will not be stuck in that position forever. So next convo is with STL re: the bench.
Bottom line, my primary gig is taking an economic hit. I drive cars into the ground, and mine is nearing it. At the end of the day, I need the cash now,. Here was an opportunity, now. The dream job? No, but the bills don't care. This is why I avoid the word "never."
My point: I told my Leader out of the gate I was going to be completely transparent, even if that meant being completely blunt. I know how to use business-speak, and did so, but he also knew I meant business when we walked out of that office.
Whatever you decide,
@Amaylyn, be up front and stand your ground.