Karla L. Miller, who writes an advice column on navigating the modern workplace, answers a question from a reader.

Q: I am a young professional and have been in a job for six months that I did not really choose (long, irrelevant story). While the work has been OK and I enjoy my co-workers, it doesn't really align with what I want to do long-term.

I have accepted a new position at the same company. The only problem is, it's on the same floor - and uses the same bathroom and coffee machine - as where I work now! How do I handle this gracefully?

A: "It's the best of all worlds: I'm getting an exciting new opportunity, but I still get to see you guys every day!" Further detail on the inadequacy of your previous position would be, as you say, long and irrelevant.

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