Daniel: Do you know anyone in HR?
Karen: I kind of do, why?
Daniel: I just saw a new job opening, it was posted in the intranet yesterday and I'd like to apply
Karen: So do it, what's stopping you? :)
Daniel: It's a completely different department.
Karen: So? I don't think it changes anything.
Daniel: In order to apply for an internal transfer, I need to have my manager's permission and my manager... well, he's kind of a dick.
Karen: Are you under Tom Smith?
Daniel: Yup, one and only
Karen: Hm, he can be difficult true, but do you really think he won't let you transfer?
Daniel: I'm more than sure he won't. I'm kind of stuck because of him. That's why I wanted to talk with someone from HR, you know, directly, someone who won't spread the rumour
Karen: I get it. I knew a girl, Patricia, from HR and I think she'll be happy to help.
Daniel: That's great! This is quite a delicate issue. I'd love to change the department, try something different
Karen: Understandable. Let me talk to her first, send me the link to the job you're interested in
Daniel: <file_other>
Karen: Ok, she'll call you :)
Daniel: Thank you!
Daniel wants to apply for a new job. He is sure he won't get his manager's permission. Karen knows Patricia from HR. She talked to her. Patricia will call Daniel.