Yesterday my position was eliminated.

5 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 6,2021 at 3:52AM UTC

   Take a month to get your head together then work on your resume and start applying. They told you they don't want you. Take the severance and run. They are not loyal to you regardless how great you were to them.

2. AnonymousNovember 6,2021 at 5:51PM UTC

   If you haven't had a severance package talk do that immediately (i'd read up on it and see if any other colleagues have been offered one and what it is, if they'll share). Then apply for Unemp ASAP. I would be nice and professional and see if there's anyone at that job with whom you can network. Then build your Linked In profile--again, search online for ways to do that. I am so, so very sorry this happened to you. If/when the job ad comes out for your new position check it out and see the sorts of things that you may want to try to learn for future opportunities.

3. AnonymousNovember 6,2021 at 9:53PM UTC

   This is unlikely to be a popular answer, but I would seriously take a look at what might have led to that outcome. Did they ask you to grow the role and you either couldn't (skills too far above your abilities) or wouldn't ("that's not in my job description")? Reclassifying an existing employee out of their position is either need-based (they flat out need someone who can work at a higher level) or personal (the employee was causing some type of problem and this was easier than firing them for cause). Depending on the size of the company, it's common for them to offer lateral moves or even a demotion to an appropriate position when it's a solid employee who brings value to the company. That said, it could still have nothing to do with you personally if this is happening across multiple departments or combined with general layoffs.

4. AnonymousNovember 7,2021 at 1:33PM UTC

   I think you’re right when you say that it’s more personal. I was never spoken to about job performance issues once. I met all my metrics and received positive feedback. The interesting thing is my boss wasn’t on the call and swears he had no idea. He claims my performance was great, no issues and he wrote me a great note reiterating my value and giving me a recommendation if needed. I think I need to accept that I wasn’t a good fit, lick my my wounds and move on. Thanks for the advice!!

5. AnonymousNovember 7,2021 at 9:28PM UTC

   A restructured position is a polite way to get rid of someone that’s not a fit for the organization. It’s an easier route than putting someone on a PIP and trying to rehabilitate. I might suggest that you give yourself a week or so to agonize about this and then make a conscious decision to move on. I totally agree with another poster who said to embrace this opportunity for some self reflection, to genuinely examine the demise of this work relationship, your role, and how you would handle things differently in the future. This is not an easy task! A former assistant was let go in a restructuring and I had spoken to her countless times about her performance…with no improvements or interest in salvaging the work relationship. I’m not saying this is the case with you but I would do a holistic inventory of what worked, and what didn’t do you can be as successful as possible in your next opportunity. Best of luck.