Another "What to do?"

[Marilyn]

Sandy, you need to do what's best for you, and if transferring will make your work more pleasant, you need to have a serious talk with Rudy and let him know that you appreciate his confidence in you and his recognition of your value, but you need a change and want very badly to transfer. And as Janet suggested, if he persists in saying your too valuable to let go then ask him to show you how valuable you are. "Show me the money", dude!!

You never know until you ask. That's how I got more money, and it's worked out nicely for us.

So hope all goes well and works out for you!!