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I applied for a role at my friend's firm at her encouragement/insistence. I did need a change because my previous (formerly beloved) employer had become a toxic environment.
My friend is in a more senior role in a different area. I would never have applied for a job working directly with or for her.
Shortly after I started, she tried to give me work. I hesitated and didn't agree to do it. (My manager later told me this was inappropriate of my friend.) My friend later sent me a barrage of abusive texts. I considered quitting, but my manager has had my back.
This was six months ago. I have very positive feedback for my performance so far.
A couple of days ago, the big boss (above my manager and my friend) pulled me into her office and told me that they are shaking things up. My role will no longer be the narrow job description that I had been hired for. I will have to work for my friend at least sometimes. Interestingly, she did this when my manager is on leave.
The 'friend' has been super nice lately.
I'm not sure how to proceed. I think that I need to grin and bear it, look for another job, and quit?