A job has opened up working in the same field (but different area) as I'm working now. I plan on applying for it. My boss has asked me several times if I'm planning on applying to it and each time I've just made a joke about it.
I am pretty sure that she will know if I apply to it. Everyone that works in my field stays connected professionally and it seems like people always know who is applying for these types of positions.
So if/when I do apply, what should I say to my boss? I feel like she will ask me if I applied to it. Just be honest? I'm afraid she will take it personally and then hold it against me if I don't get the job.