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Instability at work WWYD

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 06:07

I like my team, I’ve made decent friends, and they’re all super friendly and I feel like I’ve found my people in that sense.

i also really like my clients, but I don’t like the leadership nor the product, and more often than not it takes me out of my comfort zone.

the company has already made some quiet redundancies BUT we just has hired someone super expensive and closed a very decent deal. Which makes me think we still have some time.

i have a redundancy insurance policy that kicks in in April, so overall I feel like things would be ok.

in the background a company approached me and I’m fairly confident I can get this job. It’s my area of expertise, I know this industry inside out. They’re also bringing tons of people from my previous company including 3 ex colleagues who are varying degrees of “nice”.

Part of me thinks I should just take this new job, part of me thinking I should wait it out, wait for the insurance and then take my time.

So my AIBU is… am AIBU for potentially ignoring the “bird in hand philosophy “?

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 10:29

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I wouldn’t call it drama but because no explanations were given there’s a ton of speculation.

We’re a small company (officially 70), and they’ve gradually got rid of at least 8-10 people.

and one guy jumped ship.

However, there’s been a few almost hires (they cancelled the role in the 11th hour), recruitment freezes, etc….

I feel I’m safe for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean there’s a long term future.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 10:05

Marmalade71 · 28/01/2026 09:57

Tech recruiter here - you should at least talk to the other company. Moving Series A to Series C does not guarantee more stability but it does likely give you more insight into their market positioning and track record of growth. Of course you might be jumping off a rocket ship but it doesn’t sound like you think that’s the case.

Unfortunately after so many years in tech now I know that we don’t choose this industry for the stability it gives, but for some of the other perks that come with it.

Yes, churn could get under control and we become the disruptor they told me we were, but now being inside I feel the likelihood of it happening is low to mid.

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Marmalade71 · 28/01/2026 09:57

Tech recruiter here - you should at least talk to the other company. Moving Series A to Series C does not guarantee more stability but it does likely give you more insight into their market positioning and track record of growth. Of course you might be jumping off a rocket ship but it doesn’t sound like you think that’s the case.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 09:44

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I don’t know all the details as the CEO hasn’t said a thing but yes, that’s it in a nutshell.

we know at least couple were supposed to be performance related (and maybe another one).

half of them were without a clear explanation and some were from people who had been at the company for many many years.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 09:37

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Well they’ve made at least 10% of my colleagues redundant and keep freezing roles.

plus I’ve been part of voluntary vs forced… that’s nor here nor there in this case.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 09:34

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yes, the voluntary redundancy terms do apply (which wouldn’t be my case), and my policy is for guaranteed £2500 pcm.

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Heronwatcher · 28/01/2026 09:34

Go for the better long term option.

I don’t know your sector but I do know quite a few people who have been made redundant and found it harder than expected this time to find a new job. It might be tempting to take the redundancy payout just to get value from the policy but if it runs out before you get a new job (I assume it theoretically could) this wouldn’t be fun. Especially if you have dependents/ mortgage etc.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 09:29

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Palladian - I have a referral code (I think!) in case you’re interested.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:47

Noteufy · 28/01/2026 08:28

Supportive DH? Encouraging?

what’s your gut telling you?

I certainly wouldn’t stay for liking my colleagues and client and pretty much nothing else.

and if you don’t rate senior management … that will likely limit your progress

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The lack of progress is not down to senior leadership and my relationship with them. They’re adamant we need middle management (we don’t!) and we’re not growing enough to get more people that would then lead to leadership roles. If they scrap the hiring of that middle management role, then I could see a glimmer of hope for growth, but even then we’re still stagnant in revenue terms.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:44

EBearhug · 28/01/2026 08:37

If you've only been there 7 months, they could get rid of you without offering redundancy, so I would check the Ts&Cs on that insurance policy before relying on it.

What's your current notice period? A month or 3 months?

If the other company sounds okay, I'd probably go for it.

The insurance policy is bullet proof as long as I remain employed for another 5 weeks. I pay it every month and it ain’t cheap, but definitely worthwhile.

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Noteufy · 28/01/2026 08:40

EBearhug · 28/01/2026 08:37

If you've only been there 7 months, they could get rid of you without offering redundancy, so I would check the Ts&Cs on that insurance policy before relying on it.

What's your current notice period? A month or 3 months?

If the other company sounds okay, I'd probably go for it.

Damn good point

EBearhug · 28/01/2026 08:37

If you've only been there 7 months, they could get rid of you without offering redundancy, so I would check the Ts&Cs on that insurance policy before relying on it.

What's your current notice period? A month or 3 months?

If the other company sounds okay, I'd probably go for it.

Noteufy · 28/01/2026 08:28

Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:25

I can take SOME risks but my DHs only covers our basic living expenses (minus the car payment )

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Supportive DH? Encouraging?

what’s your gut telling you?

I certainly wouldn’t stay for liking my colleagues and client and pretty much nothing else.

and if you don’t rate senior management … that will likely limit your progress

Setyoufree · 28/01/2026 08:27

I'd personally take the new job, redundancy insurance is nice but it'll still be stressful being between jobs and the current offer might not be on the table then

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:25

Noteufy · 28/01/2026 08:22

Partner? Dependents? Can you take a risks?

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I can take SOME risks but my DHs only covers our basic living expenses (minus the car payment )

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Beakthrough · 28/01/2026 08:24

I'd base the decision completely on how much I want to do the new work and work for the new company, compared to the current job, plus career development, and forget about the redundancy and the insurance.

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Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:24

jeaux90 · 28/01/2026 08:08

I’m in tech so very familiar with the start up scenario and would not work for one. But then I’m the breadwinner so my risk appetite is low. I would be going for the new role and going for it (working really hard) for two years to establish myself there.

I’m also the higher earner, and because of life, I always have had to go with whatever looks OK as opposed to ideal.

the insurance policy could buy me that freedom, however I don’t know if I’d ever turn an OK offer down.

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Noteufy · 28/01/2026 08:22

Undecidedthiswinter · 28/01/2026 08:22

Oh no, I’m actually way ahead of my KPIs…. It’s just that I have to strategise with an area that’s not my forte.

the potential new job has been my area of expertise for 10+ years so at least I know what I’m talking about.

None of it is rocket science, but still.

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Partner? Dependents? Can you take a risks?