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June 20,2024 at 6:48PM UTC

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hi fairygodboss friends,

I am struggling in tech. I have been a contractor and/or consultant for many big names, including Meta, Google & Microsoft. An acquaintance of mine hired me for a role at her company a few years ago with the promise I'd be hired on full time to support the annual project she's worked on. In the time I've been there I've completely revamped their processes, created efficiencies and made this project scalable. I've supported the team cross functionally and built solid relationships with core members, SLT and vendors.

Every year there has been a tugging emotion that my acquaintance/boss has brushed aside. I have been sharing with her that it feels discouraging to not have been hired on still and that the team is inevitably growing. Finally she's been able to receive internal support for this project (because of my work and vision). At the top of this year, when they decided to incorporate more internal FTE folks, I told her it feels like I might be edged out this year. She assured me that is not that case and that it actually serves better to show the team how many people it actually takes to build this project annually instead of relying on the two of us and a small team of contractors.

Recently, she shared "as a friend" that she feels like I am being edged out of the role and that next year they might cut me or significantly reduce my hours and responsibilities.

I am feeling super discouraged and really hurt. Mostly because I've worked my butt off to ensure that this is a successful project enough to share impactful growth metrics and increase visibility to SLT.

I also can't help but to feel like she's been lying to me and just using me.

The loss of this position would be a major disruption to my life. I made this project come alive and it feels like that's being taken away from me, instead of what I thought would happen: they would realize the incredible work and dedication I put into this project and extend an offer for a full time role.

I don't know what to do and this feels like really unfair treatment.

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Anna L GarciaJune 20,2024 at 7:42PM UTC
First know your worth and value and start seeking options.
Also consider writing out your key accomplishments and talk to a decision maker making sure you express your interest directly to a key stakeholder.
if it is meant to be it will be if not it simply means something greater is awaiting your expertise.
AnonymousJune 20,2024 at 8:46PM UTC
Bring your work ethic and skill somewhere that appreciates it.
You've learned what you've learned. Feelings of discouragement and dissolution are just part of learning. Next time don't waste your valuable time and effort without concrete gains of career development and movement. Don't allow others to benefit for free.
So, lesson learned this time. You don't know what to do? I think you do but you are holding onto regret with a vice grip. It sucks but it is what it is. We have all been there.
AnonymousJune 20,2024 at 9:05PM UTC
I agree with a previous post, lesson learned. You went in, you made incredible strides to upside right the company's struggles within the project you worked. However, our work life in one company isn't forever. Take pleasure and pride in the work you accomplished. Get your resume updated, and find another place you can show your good work. Remember as a previous post I reminded us all, do not let your emotions get in the way. Your talent is your lifeline. Streeetch it out, and help other companies who need you. Good luck to you!
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJune 26,2024 at 12:15PM UTC
Your job is no one elses top priority. No one will care for it as much as you do - and that's the good news. Sounds like you've done great work and can leverage that experience to land a job elsewhere, where you can be a full time hire. It sounds like you need to start looking for and applying to jobs and move on from this opportunity.

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