Dear So and So

[bmccasland]

Dear current boss and potential new boss-

I suspected that applying for this lateral transfer might cause some tension and consternation. I actually thought that a chance of scenery and pace would be good for me. Now I realize that, no matter what decision I make, I will offend and upset one of you. I hate office politics. Maybe the best thing to do is to decline an interview and save everyone, including myself, a ton of trouble. But then I could ruin future opportunities for myself. I don't know what to do.

Sincerely,
Stressed out

Becky - take the interview. You have nothing to loose, really. Your future is in your control, and you have to look out for you. Not only that, you don't have a job offer, only an interview. And when they ask you "if offered the job, would you take it?" The answer is "yes". You are not there to have fun doing an interview and that's it.