LJ Idol Presents:

When I transferred departments, my then manager was commuting over 30 miles one way "until they could find a closer lateral position". Well, that didn't happen for a year and a half. He was miserable. Can't blame him. When he was finally transferred something happened and he ended up giving notice. He'd been with the company for over 10 years. it's a common scenario, unfortunately. Former Employer used to do it without impunity back in the day. It's how they got rid of their higher paid veterans.