Consider a job-swap before you leave. Everyone knows that it can be downright impossible to transfer between PODs. Two employees in the same grade and job series may “swap” positions, subject to approval of course. Each employee must be “Fully Successful” and must qualify for each other’s position. NTEU.org has created a job swap database listing which PODs members wish to transfer in to. If this sounds interesting, talk to your friendly local steward to see if there is a match for you.