My company is eliminating my current position and completely changing my job role.

6 Comments

1. Karen LordJune 15,2022 at 1:09PM UTC

   I've led several such re-organisations in my executive career, and always suggest the following:

   First, it's okay to feel disappointed that your role is eliminated/changed. Don't bury those feelings. Work through them, and find your way to the positive attitude.

   Then ask yourself the following:

   Were you passionate about the job you were doing and the track you were on? If yes, then find a way to pursue that kind of role elsewhere (and just take either of the jobs to keep you in employment while you find it!)

   Of the two jobs... if you love the company enough to stay, and assuming all things relating to salary and benefits remain equal, consider:

   Which role best offers opportunities to develop skills you want to acquire (lead more people, manage bigger budget, total ownership of projects etc ...)

   Does one of the roles put you closer to a leader you are inspired by?

   Do a brain-led pros and cons list ... then a heart/gut-led pros and cons list. How do they differ?

   Which of the roles best lends itself to skills you already have so you can progress more quickly in it?

   And don't forget to ask if they'll consider a "salary adjustment" ... if you were close to the promotion window in your existing role, as if they'll make the bump for you now. For example, if you responsibilities and salary did not actually reflect the day-to-day role you played, ask if they can adjust for that now.

2. AnonymousJune 15,2022 at 2:16PM UTC

   Thank you, Karen. This is really helpful and exactly the kind of information I was looking for.

3. Karen LordJune 15,2022 at 2:19PM UTC

   Any time :-) ... Sorry for the typos! Good luck in making the call. It's always a good thing that they want to keep you, even if it's a different role.

4. AnonymousJune 15,2022 at 2:26PM UTC

   Yes, I'm trying to hold on to that part. Logically, I know it has nothing to do with me. Emotionally, well...working through those feelings. =)

5. AnonymousJune 15,2022 at 1:11PM UTC

   You consider:

   1. Team dynamics

   2. Alignment of role with your goals

   3. Visibility within the company

   4. Opportunity for growth

   5. Your interest. Gut check

6. AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 12:25AM UTC

   I've been reorganized twice (both times I was miserable and left). The biggest factor for me would be how well defined the new role is. If it's a newly-created role, there's an added factor of possible ambiguity of job duties & relationships that could trip you up. I'd go with a job that some one or several people have or are doing so it's a matter of just you learning the ropes, not you and your manager & everyone else.