This is going to be a lot long winded so apologies in advance.
On paper I look highly qualified/high achiever.
I started a one year contract in mid-January in an industry I have been out of for over five years. However, they felt that I would be able to pick up it again easily and therefore I was able to negotiate a senior pay for a middle management role.
In a meeting with my manager, she indicated that there was a vacancy possibility after my contract ended - although I would need to prove myself. I said great, I'm up for the challenge. However, I had also heard that this supposed role was at a much junior level than what I am now in through someone else, but manager had indicated they would be able to prove I was worth having on and take on a senior role. At the same time there was ongoing interviews for this junior role. I also indicated that I wasn't willing on taking anything below my current pay grade.
I was subsequently straddling two roles, and not doing very well in either, and ended up messing things up royally.
Anyway - I made clear that I wasn't capable of taking on both roles at the same time and then struggled to get back on track in one role but eventually did and finally felt settled.
Last week - had another catch up with my manager - who's tone had now changed - asking me where I saw myself next. I indicated that I was looking, but given that I have another six months on the contract i wasn't actively doing so.
So my question is: do you think this supposed role actually ever existed or were they trying to get the most out of me. Or do you think that I messed up too badly that they no longer feel I am suitable for the role.
Hope this makes sense.