r/creditunions • u/hollow_musings • Apr 18 '26

Changing Jobs from One CU to Another?

Does anyone have experience changing jobs from one CU to another in their area? I work for a Credit Union but there's an opening for a similar position to mine at a different CU. It would be a substantial pay increase, and a shorter commute. However, I know the CU world is tight, and my boss is at the AVP level and knows some people at the other CU from meetings of our regional credit union association. I'm worried one of them would reach out and tell my boss I'm looking. Am I being paranoid?

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u/Similar-Equipment-49 Apr 18 '26

Worked for 4 credit unions here and no issues so far. They could reach out and tell your boss but that would be extremely unprofessional.

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u/passaty2k Apr 18 '26

I don’t understand what’s the problem. Even if they were unprofessional and reached out, all you have to say is similar job but more pay… that’s why you were looking at it.

There is nothing wrong about you trying to better your life and economy. It’s not like you are married to your job…

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u/etaschwer Apr 18 '26

Apply. You have nothing to lose

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u/UGHBeHB Apr 18 '26

I’ve went back and fourth between two credit unions and have great relationships at both still. As long as you currently have good relationships I wouldn’t worry about it.

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u/richardsequeira Apr 20 '26

If your current does make comment about you looking for a position at a different branch, try to have the conversation about matching their salary to your employer’s. I once was about to take the role at a different employer simply because the salary and benefits seemed better. At the end of the day employers need to be competitive otherwise they may lose to the competition or the market.

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u/UGIN_IS_RACIST Apr 22 '26

One thing to be aware of: financial institutions often do not honor two week notices if an employee is going to another competitor, it’s too risky to maintain an employee like that. They’ll often walk you out of the building as soon as you tell them you’re leaving, so plan accordingly with your finances/notice period.

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u/Flerp-Flerps May 01 '26

Check your employee handbook too. Some will still pay you for your last 2 weeks even if they walk you out when you give notice. They usually have some wording that gives the employer the option.

Don’t rely too heavily on it. I had an employer who typically would walk people out when they gave their 2 weeks have me stay working for mine. It was a rare situation where my role wasn’t customer facing and the department was already short staffed. I’m glad I didn’t call their bluff and put in notice expecting to start my new the following week. But I was looking forward to having the 2 weeks off.

Some will not rehire if you leave for a competitor. I would do as much research on the new opportunity before deciding to accept another position. It is common for people to leave one credit union for another in my area.

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u/patelco Apr 27 '26

This is a pretty common concern across industries, but in practice, people move between roles and organizations all the time, especially for a meaningful pay or commute improvement. Most hiring conversations stay pretty contained to the interview process, and it’s very normal for candidates to explore opportunities confidentially. Wishing you luck!