Would you reapply for your job

[DynamoKev]

It looks as if, following a merger, some or all of us may be invited to apply for our current jobs.
I realise that organisations only merge to save costs and the result will be some people left without a job - that's just how capitalism works.
I have minimal employment rights as I have been in the job less than 2 years (thanks Tories and Tory voters).
If this happens I am considering not applying as I consider the process demeaning. I think I could probably get a job somewhere else and this one isn't wonderful. Would you apply for your existing job if they asked you?

Yes I would, "that's just how capitalism works" as you say. No harm in applying elsewhere as well, but I wouldn't purposefully limit my options!

In the current climate yes

Not if I wasn't happy in my post, no.

It depends how badly you need a job and whether you'd have time to apply for something else in the meantime!

Yes I would, but would also look for a new job at the same time. There's no guarantee you would be successful in either reapplying for your job or for a new job, especially at the moment, so best to hedge your bets and try both.

How far off of 2 years are you? If you left you'd only be starting your 2 years until proper rights again.

If You like your job then apply. If not start applying for different jobs now.

Yes I would. But I really enjoy my job.

@Racoonworld

Yes I would, but would also look for a new job at the same time. There's no guarantee you would be successful in either reapplying for your job or for a new job, especially at the moment, so best to hedge your bets and try both.

Definitely this. Barring a job that is harming you in some way and other relevant reasons, it's always better to move to a job from one and it may be about to get very rough in the employment market.

I would and have done so once before. However my situation is different as I have had the same employer for ten years.

I think OP you should have some idea of what you will do and jobs you might apply for should you be made redundant.

I'd apply for my bosses job, tbh.

I definitely would. It's pretty common in that sort of circumstance, tbh, and it's not demeaning. If you're good at your job and you like it, why wouldn't you apply for it?

What's demeaning about a process that ensures everyone in the same position is treated equally?

It very much depends on how much you want to stay and whether you can afford to be without a job if you fail to secure a new one.

I am very confident that I could find a new job very quickly if I wanted to but I’d still reapply for the current one just in case. There’s nothing stopping you doing both

I personally would because I really love my job and could afford not to work if I didn't have this particular job ... I am not far off retirement age and would not look for another paid job (but I recognise that I can only do that as my DH earns enough for us both to live comfortably on).

Yes, public sector (education, local authority) I've already had to do this - twice in the last 26 months. No money from central government has meant staffing cuts.

Looks like we are about to start our third round in the summer term.
It is so stressful.

I would because I love my job but I’d also be looking to see what was out there.

How is it demeaning? Are they reducing headcount? How else would it be a fair process to decide who is made redundant?

Just depends on how much you like your job. I've done the same, ended up on the same pay but more responsibility. IME it works out better for the employer than the employee.

Yes, but I would look for something else too, and maybe after the process too even if I was successful.

The problem with reducing headcount this way is there is a lot of stress, it demotivates everyone and you all have more work to do once the posts have been cut.

But I wouldn't find it demeaning, just depressing.

Yes. Absolutely.

In the public sector this happens every time there’s a cut in funding and a subsequent restructure. It’s not humiliating - having people compete on an even field is way better than favourites being chosen. You can even profit from it - speed up your progress by applying for posts a grade higher, too.

Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face, especially given how the economy is right now.

Why do you feel you're above applying for a job on a level playing field?

I was in a similar position and I decided not to bother. I really loved my job but there were reasons not to - I didn't want to compete against my colleagues, I didn't want to have to go into an interview to explain why I would be a good fit for a role I was already doing, etc.

In the end it all worked out fine as I got offered a job a week later where I gained a much broader range of experience and a higher salary.

Good luck with whatever you decide

Agree with @MrsTulipTattsyrup - it's easy to take things personally but if you reframe your attitude it's also often possible to benefit from the process.

Never mind the process, do you need the money?

It's a bit reckless to flounce out of one job without securing another, especially in these times.