Folks want your opinion on something my designation in my current company ( i have been using this since 2021 and a few months ago a prefix was added to this designation post my promotion).

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July 11,2023 at 4:51PM UTC

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Folks want your opinion on something my designation in my current company ( i have been using this since 2021 and a few months ago a prefix was added to this designation post my promotion). Now there is someone else at my company in a different department who since last month has been using the very same designation as mine

( my title indicates a specific department so it cannot be replicated for other people). When I checked with my manager she simply says " remember we discussed this briefly before". She didn't for sure. Today in another mail She has used a different designation for me. This designation downplays what I do. This is coincidentally the same title that the new CHRO of our company was forcing me to use because that's how things were in her old company. I am also finding it difficult to get more work at this company each passing day. My role keeps getting diluted and I am not getting meaty work either. I have double masters and have a really good work experience over a lot of functions. Time and again I have offered to help out with various initiatives but have been rebuffed. I already feel underutilized and this title change thing makes me feel mistrustful of things around here. My personal life also has hit an all time low. Thoughts of my career also coming to a standstill are really bogging me down. What do I do ?

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AnonymousJuly 11,2023 at 5:01PM UTC
Hmmm....feeling underutilized is never a good place to be!
Sounds like it might be time to explore other options within the company (that's if you have any interest remaining there) or look elsewhere.
I'm sorry to hear your personal life has also been going through some battles too! Perhaps taking a step back / taking time off to reflect for bit might help you think about your next move.
I know it's easier said then done, but doing what's best for you is most important right now. You deserve to feel part of an org that's going to value your skills and your talent, so brush up the resume and see what you attract. Or, start networking internally with other depts to see if they would benefit with your skillset (I know you said it's specialized but hey, you never know if new roles are in the works elsewhere).
Good luck to you! I sincerely hope things get better for you.
AnonymousJuly 11,2023 at 7:48PM UTC
I'm afraid your current organization is phasing you out. Time to look for a new job.
AnonymousJuly 25,2023 at 5:06PM UTC
Well first don't mire in the muck of what is going on take control. First, decide what is bothering you most at the company. Is it lack of recognition for the title? or misuse of it? or is it that its just time to look for something new somewhere new? If it is lack of respect for you in the team and they just are not appreciating you start to put together lists of the great things you did there, and peddle it elsewhere with details and your amazing degrees and find a company where you can have the recognition you seek.
Then as to your personal life step back and do the same thing. Clearly one dilemma is driving the other dilemma and both are pulling you down. Balance it out with some zen things that you can do, walks, reading, spending time just enjoying the day alone and celebrating yourself. If you like who you are and can compartmentalize the work as just work and not let it spill over you will be better. Good luck.