My former boss, who fired me, is asking me to submit a resume for a different (higher) position.

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August 21,2022 at 1:34PM UTC

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My former boss, who fired me, is asking me to submit a resume for a different (higher) position. Do I consider it?

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AnonymousAugust 21,2022 at 2:05PM UTC
No! If someone fires you why would you even consider working for this company. Firing is equivalent to we don’t want you at this company!
Alexis GladstoneAugust 21,2022 at 2:37PM UTC
I would probably say no, but without knowing any of the circumstances around the firing or the new role (such as who it reports to and such) it's hard to say.
I have a coaching client who was let go from her role yet encouraged to look elsewhere in the company. It was not a reorg, it was him. He got a new role and is very happy, as is the company. Just an example to show that the particulars of the situation matters.
AnonymousAugust 21,2022 at 4:38PM UTC
Can you please confirm if you were actually fired or laid off? There’s a big difference and I’m sure it has/will affect the advice you get from the community.
I’ve been laid off from companies that were actually firings but they laid me off instead which in turn allowed me to get unemployment
AnonymousAugust 22,2022 at 1:11PM UTC
“Terminated” was the term used.
AnonymousAugust 21,2022 at 5:04PM UTC
This is missing a ton of context, difficult to give advice. Something isn’t making sense about this narrativWe’re you eligible for rehire? Same company or a new employer? Assume that this invitation to submit your resume is self-serving and you’re filling some sort of gap for him. Tread lightly as this supervisor has already demonstrated his lack of allegiance.
AnonymousAugust 22,2022 at 1:11PM UTC
Exactly- I’ve gone ahead and applied, but I’m treading carefully.( I filled in some context above)
Maegan MAugust 22,2022 at 1:39AM UTC
Do you want to?
AnonymousAugust 22,2022 at 1:10PM UTC
Good question! It WOULD be a good place to move up as I know the players and most of the position
Maegan MAugust 31,2022 at 2:56PM UTC
If you want it and it aligns with your career goals, then go for it.
AnonymousAugust 22,2022 at 12:26PM UTC
Having fired you once, it would be easier to fire you again. I wouldn’t take the chance. There are too many other roles out there to be anchored to someone who didn’t value your worth the first go round.
Lisa M.September 1,2022 at 1:51AM UTC
Exactly!
AnonymousAugust 22,2022 at 1:09PM UTC
Some of the missing context - I’m in a caretaking field and was reported to have been harsh with a client. True or not, dismissal was the easiest way to take care of “the situation”. (Me).
Administration is only one supervisor and the Director. The supervisor is moving, so they are probably wanting someone who can jump in quickly without needing a lot of training. I was with the company 3 years with great reviews prior to this 1 situation.
Cyndi RosenblattAugust 22,2022 at 8:48PM UTC
I would accept the position because it's a substantially higher level of responsibility. As long as you're confident you can do the job, it's a strong opportunity to advance and one that doesn't come along often in that field. If you decide you're miserable, when you go looking for another job you're doing so with supervisor experience, which adds value.